How does Early Lavender (No.No.260) by Mylands compare with Craig & Rose’s closest paints? The nearest match is Craig & Rose Hermitage (ΔE 3.3, “very close”). 2 more Craig & Rose colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Craig & Rose paints are all priced at £18.00 per litre, against Mylands Early Lavender at £27.20/L.
Mylands Early Lavender vs Craig & Rose
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage | — | 3.3 | very close | £18.00 | £2.57 |
| Strawberry Hill | — | 3.4 | very close | £18.00 | £2.57 |
| Reverie | — | 3.5 | very close | £18.00 | £2.57 |