How does Violet blue (No.5000) by RAL Classic compare with Little Greene’s closest paints? The nearest match is Little Greene Smalt (ΔE 3.3, “very close”). These 2 Little Greene paints are all priced at £29.20 per litre.
RAL Classic Violet blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smalt | No.255 | 3.3 | very close | £29.20 | £4.49 |
| Mazarine | No.256 | 5.6 | close | £29.20 | £4.49 |
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