How does Graupel by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Globe Thistle (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). 1 more Johnstone's colour 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 Graupel at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Graupel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Globe Thistle | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sweet Emily | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Blue Opal | — | 4.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Debonaire | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Violet Shadow | — | 4.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Silver Wedding | — | 4.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Weeping Wisteria | — | 5.3 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |