How does Beaver brown (No.08 B 25) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Derby Brown (ΔE 2.2, “near-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 Beaver 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Brown | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Leather Apron | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Flipper | — | 3.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tattle Tail | — | 3.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fairground | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Granite Boulder | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Polecat | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |