How does Quarter La Seine (No.ZOP0110) by Zoffany compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Crown Soft Steel® (ΔE 1.0, “near-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 £8.20 to £10.80 per litre, against Zoffany Quarter La Seine at £22.00/L.
Zoffany Quarter La Seine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Steel® | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £10.40 | £1.73 |
| Splash Of Pepper® | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £10.80 | £1.80 |
| Quiet Time® | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £8.20 | £1.37 |