How does Dauphin by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Chocolate Dust (ΔE 3.3, “very close”). 6 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 7 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Dauphin at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Dauphin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Dust | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sauteed Mushroom | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Country Soil | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Chocolate Moment | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cocoloco | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Iced Cappuccino | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Saddle Soap | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |