How does India Yellow by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's More Maple (ΔE 1.9, “near-identical”). 5 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 6 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre, against Farrow & Ball India Yellow at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball India Yellow vs Johnstone's
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| More Maple | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Butterscotch Bliss | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Drops Of Honey | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Ochre Dreams | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Burnt Ivory | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Savannah Safari | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |