How does Lavender Grey (No.LRV 63) by Dulux Heritage compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Violet Shadow (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, against Dulux Heritage Lavender Grey at £10.40/L.
Dulux Heritage Lavender Grey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Shadow | — | 0.8 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Debonaire | — | 0.9 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Silver Wedding | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Glacier Pearl | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sweet Emily | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Frosted Lilac | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Still Lake | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Memory Lane | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |