How does Hog Plum by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Pottery Stand (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”). 8 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 9 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Hog Plum at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Hog Plum vs Johnstone's
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pottery Stand | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Lemon Pepper | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Hip Hop | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Chlorophyll | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Wandering Thoughts | — | 3.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Lime Syrup | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mermaid Tears | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Clean N Crisp | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Awareness | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |