allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Purple (No.24 E 53) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Bermuda Onion (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”). These 5 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre.
BS 4800 Purple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda Onion | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Flowering Raspberry | — | 4.0 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Grape Popsicle | — | 4.4 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Mulberry Bush | — | 5.1 | close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Mirabella | — | 5.6 | close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
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