How does Wainscot by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Cocoa Delight (ΔE 2.0, “near-identical”). 3 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 9 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Wainscot at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Wainscot vs Johnstone's
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Delight | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Caravel Brown | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Suede Leather | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Derby Brown | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Salted Pretzel | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Slippery Stone | — | 4.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Prairie Fire | — | 4.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fairground | — | 4.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Southern Wood | — | 5.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |