How does Pale lime (No.12 E 51) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Slap Happy (ΔE 3.1, “very close”). Prices for these 6 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre.
BS 4800 Pale lime vs Johnstone's
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slap Happy | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Boogie Blast | — | 4.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bioluminous | — | 4.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Lime Burst | — | 5.1 | close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Got The Giggles | — | 5.1 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Barnyard | — | 5.7 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |