How does Stoke by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Pinch Of Pepper (ΔE 2.3, “near-identical”). 6 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 7 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Stoke at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Stoke vs Johnstone's
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinch Of Pepper | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Rock Slide | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Shadowy | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Winter Cocoa | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Winter's Nap | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Steeped Tea | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Simmering Smoke | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |