How does Eddy by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Brainstorm (ΔE 0.5, “identical”). 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 Eddy at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Eddy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brainstorm | — | 0.5 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| With A Twist | — | 0.7 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| White Sage | — | 1.0 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fisherman's Net | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Merry Music | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Market Street | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mix Or Match | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |