allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Red (No.04 E 55) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Wet Coral (ΔE 2.4, “near-identical”). These 3 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre.
BS 4800 Red vs Johnstone's
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Coral | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Candy Corn | — | 4.6 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Cinnamon Stone | — | 5.3 | close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
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