How does Early Lavender (No.No.260) by Mylands compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Soft Blossom® (ΔE 2.1, “near-identical”). 2 more Crown colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Crown paints range from £8.80 to £14.00 per litre, against Mylands Early Lavender at £27.20/L.
Mylands Early Lavender vs Crown
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Blossom® | — | 2.1 | near-identical | £8.80 | £1.47 |
| Mulberry Mist® | — | 3.2 | very close | £8.80 | £1.47 |
| Music Box® | — | 3.5 | very close | £14.00 | £2.33 |