How does Boiled Dill (No.BH.22) by Mylands compare with Little Greene’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Little Greene Oak Apple (ΔE 2.3, “near-identical”). 2 more Little Greene colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Little Greene paints are all priced at £28.00 per litre, against Mylands Boiled Dill at £27.20/L.
Mylands Boiled Dill vs Little Greene
3 closest Little Greene matches ranked by ΔE
ΔE (CIEDE2000) is a perceptual distance metric — lower means a closer match. Matches under ΔE 2 are typically indistinguishable; ΔE 2–4 looks “the same” once dry on a wall; ΔE 4–6 is noticeable side-by-side. Always view a sample pot before committing — screen colours and lighting vary.
| Colour | Number | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Apple | No.3 | 2.3 | near-identical | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Apple | No.3 | 3.4 | very close | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Clay | No.3 | 3.4 | very close | £28.00 | £4.31 |