How does Salon Drab by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Sleeping Giant (ΔE 2.0, “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 Salon Drab at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Salon Drab 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleeping Giant | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Ship's Rigging | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Curlew | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Leather Apron | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tattle Tail | — | 3.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Thunderstruck | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bitter Bean | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fairground | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Salted Pretzel | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |