How does Mirin (No.ZOP0080) by Zoffany compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Crown Ivory Stone (ΔE 0.7, “identical”). 2 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 £8.20 per litre, against Zoffany Mirin at £22.00/L.
Zoffany Mirin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Stone | — | 0.7 | identical | £7.20 | £1.20 |
| Magnolia | — | 0.7 | identical | £8.20 | £1.37 |
| Ivory Cream | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £8.20 | £1.37 |