How does Sand by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Outback (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 7 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Sand at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Sand vs Johnstone's
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outback | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bleached Maple | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Proud Stag | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Good Life | — | 3.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Burnt Ivory | — | 3.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Welcome Home | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Siesta Dreams | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Summer Spice | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |