How does Suffield Green by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Pear Cactus (ΔE 2.9, “near-identical”). These 2 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Suffield Green at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Suffield Green vs Johnstone's
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Cactus | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Maiden Grass | — | 5.1 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |