How does Fudge (No.08 C 35) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Drops Of Honey (ΔE 1.9, “near-identical”). 7 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre.
BS 4800 Fudge vs Johnstone's
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drops Of Honey | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Savannah Safari | — | 2.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tesoros | — | 2.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Honey Bunny | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bold Butterscotch | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| More Maple | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bulletin Board | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Buffalo Trail | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |