How does Glacial green (No.14 C 31) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's New Seedling (ΔE 0.8, “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 Glacial green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Seedling | — | 0.8 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Gratitude | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mint Wafer | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tint Of Green | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Green Tease | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Chilled Mint | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Touch Of Sage | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Uplifting | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |