How does Saddle brown (No.06 C 39) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Chocolate River (ΔE 1.1, “near-identical”). 3 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 7 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre.
BS 4800 Saddle brown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate River | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tampico Brown | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Country Walnut | — | 3.5 | very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Conker Rmc | — | 3.8 | very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Desert Clay | — | 4.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cinnamon Spice | — | 4.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Chocolate Toffee | — | 4.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |