How does Masters Gold (No.LRV 23) by Dulux Heritage compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Cool Copper (ΔE 1.2, “near-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 Masters Gold at £10.40/L.
Dulux Heritage Masters Gold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Copper | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bronco Brown | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Oven Fresh | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Treasure Hunt | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Walnut Whirl | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Terrier | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cinnamon Crunch | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| It Works | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |