How does Papyrus white (No.9018) by RAL Classic compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 Ash grey (ΔE 3.1, “very close”). 1 more BS 4800 colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall.
RAL Classic Papyrus white 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash grey | No.00 A 01 | 3.1 | very close | — | — |
| Pearl grey | No.22 B 15 | 3.4 | very close | — | — |
| Blue mink | No.18 B 17 | 5.1 | close | — | — |
Compare Papyrus white with another brand
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Sanderson
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Mylands
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Dulux
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Johnstone's
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Farrow & Ball
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Crown
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Coat
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Craig & Rose
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Dulux Heritage
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Little Greene
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Zoffany
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Earthborn
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Lick
- RAL Classic Papyrus white vs Edward Bulmer
Full RAL Classic → BS 4800 conversion chart — every colour's nearest equivalent