How does Purple (No.24 E 53) by BS 4800 compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Bermuda Onion (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”). Prices for these 7 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre.
BS 4800 Purple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda Onion | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Flowering Raspberry | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Grape Popsicle | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mulberry Bush | — | 5.1 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mirabella | — | 5.6 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Purple Punch | — | 5.7 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bold Plum | — | 7.0 | close | £6.14 | £1.02 |