How does Aquamarine (No.16 E 53) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Riviera Paradise (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 3 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 Aquamarine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Paradise | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sea Fantasy | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Azure Tide | — | 3.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Teal Taffeta | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Torrid Turquoise | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Grecian Isle | — | 5.2 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Teal Bayou | — | 6.2 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |