How does Victoria plum (No.02 C 39) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Dusky Berry (ΔE 3.0, “very close”). These 5 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre.
BS 4800 Victoria plum vs Johnstone's
5 closest Johnstone's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky Berry | — | 3.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pomegranate Punch | — | 4.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Plum Cocktail | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Velvet Cushion | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mesa Red | — | 4.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |