How does Violet blue (No.5000) by RAL Classic compare with Little Greene’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Little Greene Smalt (ΔE 3.3, “very close”).
RAL Classic Violet blue vs Little Greene
1 closest Little Greene match 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smalt | No.3 | 3.3 | very close | £28.00 | £4.31 |