How does Portcullis (No.No.170) by Mylands compare with Little Greene’s closest paints? The nearest match is Little Greene Serpentine (ΔE 3.1, “very close”). 2 more Little Greene colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Little Greene paints are all priced at £29.20 per litre, against Mylands Portcullis at £27.20/L.
Mylands Portcullis vs Little Greene
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serpentine | No.233 | 3.1 | very close | £29.20 | £4.49 |
| Lead Colour | No.117 | 3.2 | very close | £29.20 | £4.49 |
| Silt | No.40 | 3.9 | very close | £29.20 | £4.49 |