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How does Misty red (No.04 D 44) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Indian Paintbrush (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”). 2 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre.

BS 4800 Misty red (No.04 D 44)
Johnstone's Indian Paintbrush near-identical — ΔE 2.6 £13.37/L

BS 4800 Misty red vs Johnstone's

3 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
Indian Paintbrush — 2.6 near-identical £13.37 £2.23
Burned Leaf — 2.7 near-identical £13.37 £2.23
Brick Path — 3.4 very close £13.37 £2.23

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