How does Carriage Green by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Evergreen Boughs (ΔE 3.2, “very close”). 4 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 5 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Carriage Green at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Carriage Green vs Johnstone's
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Boughs | — | 3.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Black Widow | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Midnight Mountain | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Shaded Grey | — | 3.9 | very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Dark Green Velvet | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |