How does Gargoyle (No.ZOP1045) by Zoffany compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Smokey Grey (ΔE 2.0, “near-identical”). 1 more Crown colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 2 Crown paints range from £8.80 to £14.00 per litre, against Zoffany Gargoyle at £23.20/L.

Zoffany Gargoyle (No.ZOP1045) £23.20/L

Crown Smokey Grey near-identical — ΔE 2.0

Zoffany Gargoyle vs Crown

3 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
Smokey Grey	—	2.0	near-identical	—	—
Aftershow®	—	3.6	very close	£8.80	£1.47
Work of Art®	—	4.7	very close	£14.00	£2.33

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