How does Purple (No.04 E 58) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Romantic Evening (ΔE 3.2, “very close”). These 2 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre.
BS 4800 Purple vs Johnstone's
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romantic Evening | — | 3.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Chianti | — | 4.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |