How does Oratory (No.No.237) by Mylands compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Granite Top® (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”). Prices for these 2 Crown paints range from £7.90 to £18.80 per litre, against Mylands Oratory at £27.20/L.
Mylands Oratory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Top® | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £18.80 | £3.13 |
| Smokey Grey | — | 4.0 | very close | — | — |
| Slate Grey | — | 4.3 | very close | £7.90 | £1.32 |