How does Double Mushroom (No.ZOP0027) by Zoffany compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Crown Taupe (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”). 3 more Crown colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Crown paints range from £7.20 to £10.80 per litre, against Zoffany Double Mushroom at £22.00/L.
Zoffany Double Mushroom vs Crown
4 closest Crown matches ranked by ΔE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taupe | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £10.80 | £1.80 |
| Entice® | — | 2.4 | near-identical | — | — |
| Picnic Basket® | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £8.20 | £1.37 |
| Mid Stone | — | 3.1 | very close | £7.20 | £1.20 |