How does Iron grey (No.7011) by RAL Classic compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 Raven (ΔE 3.0, “very close”).
RAL Classic Iron grey vs BS 4800
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raven | No.18 B 29 | 3.0 | very close | — | — |
| Moss green | No.14 C 40 | 4.5 | very close | — | — |
| Vandyke brown | No.10 B 29 | 6.7 | close | — | — |
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