How does Citrona by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Lively Laugh (ΔE 2.7, “near-identical”). 3 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 5 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Citrona at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Citrona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lively Laugh | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Got The Giggles | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Barnyard | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Foglight | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mustard Green | — | 4.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |