How does Wet Sand by Farrow & Ball compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Proud Stag (ΔE 2.7, “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 Wet Sand at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Wet Sand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proud Stag | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pumpkin Patch | — | 3.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Root Ginger | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Butterscotch Frost | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Caramel Muffin | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Broomstick | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tudor Beige | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |