How does Greengage (No.12 D 43) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Do Not Disturb (ΔE 2.3, “near-identical”). These 7 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre.
BS 4800 Greengage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do Not Disturb | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Water Reed | — | 4.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Apple-moss | — | 4.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Machine Green | — | 5.3 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Always Apple | — | 5.4 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Be Yourself | — | 5.5 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Wetland Plant | — | 5.8 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |