How does Lock Keeper (No.No.18) by Mylands compare with Earthborn’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Earthborn Trilby (ΔE 3.4, “very close”). 1 more Earthborn colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Earthborn paints are all priced at £24.00 per litre, against Mylands Lock Keeper at £27.20/L.
Mylands Lock Keeper vs Earthborn
2 closest Earthborn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilby | — | 3.4 | very close | £24.00 | £4.80 |
| Tuffet | — | 3.4 | very close | £24.00 | £4.80 |