How does Drawing Room Blue by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Roman Violet (ΔE 3.1, “very close”). These 5 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Drawing Room Blue at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Drawing Room Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Violet | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Blue Jewel | — | 4.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Royal Hyacinth | — | 5.2 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Midnight Orchard | — | 5.4 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Imperial Purple | — | 5.4 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |