Elm Branch by Johnstone's is a light warm grey with a subtle orange undertone. Hex: #998E81. RGB: 153, 142, 129. Price: approximately £13.37 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Crown Dark Stone (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £7.90 per litre. Other close alternatives include Craig & Rose Round Room (ΔE 1.9) and Dulux Brave Ground (ΔE 1.9).
Elm Branch by Johnstone's
- Hex
#998E81- RGB
- 153, 142, 129
- Manufacturer
- Johnstone's
- Price per litre
- £13.37
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.23
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Stone | Crown | 1.7 | Near-identical | £7.90 (£5.47 less) | £1.32 |
| Round Room | Craig & Rose | 1.9 | Near-identical | £18.00 (£4.63 more) | £2.57 |
| Brave Ground | Dulux | 1.9 | Near-identical | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Charleston Gray | Farrow & Ball | 2.0 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£13.03 more) | £4.06 |
| Amber Grey (No.No.156) | Mylands | 2.2 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£13.83 more) | £3.63 |
| Jenny Wren (No.LRV 31) | Dulux Heritage | 2.4 | Near-identical | £10.80 (£2.57 less) | £1.35 |
| Chemise | Farrow & Ball | 2.4 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£13.03 more) | £4.06 |
| Birdcage Walk (No.No.117) | Mylands | 2.5 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£13.83 more) | £3.63 |
| Potted History® | Crown | 2.6 | Near-identical | £14.00 (£0.63 more) | £2.33 |
Dark Stone
Crown
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
£7.90/L
£1.32/m2
Round Room
Craig & Rose
Near-identical
ΔE 1.9
£18.00/L
£2.57/m2
Brave Ground
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.9
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Charleston Gray
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.0
£26.40/L
£4.06/m2
Amber Grey
Mylands
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Jenny Wren
Dulux Heritage
Near-identical
ΔE 2.4
£10.80/L
£1.35/m2
Chemise
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.4
£26.40/L
£4.06/m2
Birdcage Walk
Mylands
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Potted History®
Crown
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£14.00/L
£2.33/m2
Colour neighbourhood
Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Johnstone's Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY colour Durable Matt PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | 4% | — | 1h | 3h | — |
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