How does Threadneedle (No.No.262) by Mylands compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown White Pepper® (ΔE 2.1, “near-identical”). 2 more Crown colours 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 £8.80 to £11.20 per litre, against Mylands Threadneedle at £27.20/L.

Mylands Threadneedle (No.No.262) £27.20/L

Crown White Pepper® near-identical — ΔE 2.1 £8.80/L

Mylands Threadneedle vs Crown

3 closest Crown 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
White Pepper®	—	2.1	near-identical	£8.80	£1.47
Linen Blend®	—	2.8	near-identical	£8.80	£1.47
Afternoon Tea®	—	3.4	very close	£11.20	£1.87

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