How does Silk grey (No.7044) by RAL Classic compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 Oatmeal (ΔE 3.2, “very close”).
RAL Classic Silk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oatmeal | No.10 B 17 | 3.2 | very close | — | — |
| Green Mist | No.12 B 17 | 4.9 | very close | — | — |
| Honey beige | No.08 B 17 | 4.9 | very close | — | — |
Compare Silk grey with another brand
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Coat
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Dulux
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Johnstone's
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Edward Bulmer
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Mylands
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Farrow & Ball
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Zoffany
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Craig & Rose
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Lick
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Sanderson
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Little Greene
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Dulux Heritage
- RAL Classic Silk grey vs Crown
Full RAL Classic → BS 4800 conversion chart — every colour's nearest equivalent