How does Dark olive (No.10 C 39) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Olive Wood (ΔE 2.6, “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 9 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre.
BS 4800 Dark olive vs Johnstone's
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Wood | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Muddy River | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Lemur | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Coffee House | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fallow Field | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fig Branches | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Russian Olive | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Twig Basket | — | 4.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Chocolate Ripple | — | 4.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |