How does Dusty pink (No.04 B 17) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Makeover (ΔE 0.9, “identical”). 6 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 7 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre.
BS 4800 Dusty pink vs Johnstone's
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makeover | — | 0.9 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cheerful Heart | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Enchanted Desert | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Ginger Shortbread | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Kangaroo Paw | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Honeysweet | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tangy Sherbet | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |