How does Sky Blue (No.LRV 49) by Dulux Heritage compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Blue Shore (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”). 6 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 7 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre, against Dulux Heritage Sky Blue at £10.40/L.
Dulux Heritage Sky Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Shore | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Aqua Fiesta | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Frosty Glade | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pitter Patter | — | 3.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Kingston Aqua | — | 3.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Idyllic Isle | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Colonial Aqua | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |