allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Sardine by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Polaris (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”). 4 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 5 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Sardine at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Sardine vs Johnstone's
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Winding Water | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Symmetry | — | 3.4 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| After The Storm | — | 3.6 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Aqua Smoke | — | 3.6 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |