How does Dutch Orange by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Mango Margarita (ΔE 3.8, “very close”). These 7 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Dutch Orange at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Dutch Orange 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango Margarita | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sunken Treasure | — | 4.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Brass Mesh | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Oro De Maya | — | 4.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sunblaze | — | 4.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Brown Mustard | — | 4.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Yellow Coneflower | — | 4.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |