How does Red Post Hill (No.No.68) by Mylands compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Pillar Box Red (ΔE 3.7, “very close”). Prices for these 2 Crown paints range from £7.90 to £8.80 per litre, against Mylands Red Post Hill at £27.20/L.
Mylands Red Post Hill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar Box Red | — | 3.7 | very close | — | — |
| Terracotta | — | 7.1 | close | £7.90 | £1.32 |
| Crimson Fox® | — | 7.6 | close | £8.80 | £1.47 |