How does Elgin (No.No.20) by Mylands compare with Lick’s closest paints? The nearest match is Lick Taupe 02 (ΔE 2.4, “near-identical”). 2 more Lick colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Lick paints are all priced at £16.40 per litre, against Mylands Elgin at £27.20/L.

Mylands Elgin (No.No.20) £27.20/L

Lick Taupe 02 (No.taupe-02) near-identical — ΔE 2.4 £16.40/L

Mylands Elgin vs Lick

3 closest Lick 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
Taupe 02	No.taupe-02	2.4	near-identical	£16.40	£3.28
White 04	No.white-04	2.6	near-identical	£16.40	£3.28
Grey 01	No.grey-01	2.7	near-identical	£16.40	£3.28

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