How does Light yellow (No.12 C 31) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Oh Dahling (ΔE 0.8, “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 Light yellow vs Johnstone's
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oh Dahling | — | 0.8 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Passionate Pause | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Delicate Daisy | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| More Mint | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Power Through | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Blonde Beauty | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Limited Lime | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
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