How does Empire Grey (No.ZOP0037) by Zoffany compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is RAL Classic Pearl light grey (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). 1 more RAL Classic colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall.
Zoffany Empire Grey vs RAL Classic
2 closest RAL Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl light grey | No.9022 | 1.7 | near-identical | — | — |
| White aluminium | No.9006 | 1.9 | near-identical | — | — |