How does Mid Chrome (No.FTT-008) by Mylands compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is RAL Classic Melon yellow (ΔE 3.1, “very close”). 2 more RAL Classic colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall.
Mylands Mid Chrome vs RAL Classic
3 closest RAL Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melon yellow | No.1028 | 3.1 | very close | — | — |
| Dahlia yellow | No.1033 | 3.3 | very close | — | — |
| Pastel yellow | No.1034 | 3.4 | very close | — | — |