Basalt grey (No.7012) by RAL Classic is a deep grey with a subtle teal undertone. Hex: #4E5754. RGB: 78, 87, 84. The nearest paint match is Mylands Mad About The Bathroom (ΔE 1.1, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £27.20 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Mostly Metal (ΔE 1.9) and Farrow & Ball Chine Green (ΔE 2.1).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad About The Bathroom | Mylands | 1.1 | Near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Mostly Metal | Johnstone's | 1.9 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Chine Green | Farrow & Ball | 2.1 | Near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Grove Green | Farrow & Ball | 2.2 | Near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Monkey Puzzle | Farrow & Ball | 2.2 | Near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Vulcan (No.3) | Little Greene | 2.5 | Near-identical | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Black Widow | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Work of Art® | Crown | 3.2 | Very close | £13.20 | £2.20 |
| Studio Green | Farrow & Ball | 3.4 | Very close | £25.60 | £3.94 |
Mad About The Bathroom
Mylands
Near-identical
ΔE 1.1
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Mostly Metal
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.9
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Chine Green
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.1
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Grove Green
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Monkey Puzzle
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Vulcan
Little Greene
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Black Widow
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Work of Art®
Crown
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£13.20/L
£2.20/m2
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
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