How does Suede (No.ZOP0140) by Zoffany compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Crown Picnic Basket® (ΔE 1.9, “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 £8.20 to £10.80 per litre, against Zoffany Suede at £22.00/L.
Zoffany Suede vs Crown
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Picnic Basket® | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £8.20 | £1.37 |
| Taupe | — | 3.3 | very close | £10.80 | £1.80 |