allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Regal violet (No.24 C 39) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Magic Magenta (ΔE 4.0, “very close”). Prices for these 3 Johnstone's paints range from £7.53 to £13.37 per litre.
BS 4800 Regal violet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Magenta | — | 4.0 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Dark Angel | — | 5.1 | close | £7.53 | £1.26 |
| Purple Punch | — | 5.8 | close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
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