How does Half Smoked Pearl (No.ZOP0062) by Zoffany compare with Mylands’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Mylands Gravel Lane (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 2 more Mylands colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Mylands paints are all priced at £27.20 per litre, against Zoffany Half Smoked Pearl at £22.00/L.
Zoffany Half Smoked Pearl vs Mylands
3 closest Mylands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel Lane | No.No.169 | 1.3 | near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Stone Castle | No.No.71 | 1.7 | near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Grouse | No.No.75 | 2.0 | near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |