How does Savage Ground by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Cashew Butter (ΔE 0.6, “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 Savage Ground at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Savage Ground 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashew Butter | — | 0.6 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Assateague Sand | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Antique Wheat | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sand Fossil | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Ginger Loaf | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Seriously Sand | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Loofah | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Ivory Beauty | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |