How does Serpentine (No.No.192) by Mylands compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Olive (ΔE 3.2, “very close”). 1 more Crown colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Crown paints range from £7.90 to £21.60 per litre, against Mylands Serpentine at £27.20/L.
Mylands Serpentine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive | — | 3.2 | very close | £7.90 | £1.32 |
| Evergreen Echo® | — | 3.2 | very close | £8.80 | £1.47 |
| Bay Tree | — | 6.7 | close | £21.60 | £3.60 |