Potato Patch by Johnstone's is a deep warm grey with a subtle orange undertone. Hex: #564B40. RGB: 86, 75, 64. Price: approximately £13.37 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Dulux Cacao Nibs (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £14.40 per litre. Other close alternatives include Dulux Rum Caramel 2 (ΔE 1.7) and BS 4800 Bitter chocolate (ΔE 2.7).
Potato Patch by Johnstone's
- Hex
#564B40- RGB
- 86, 75, 64
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cacao Nibs | Dulux | 1.6 | Near-identical | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Rum Caramel 2 | Dulux | 1.7 | Near-identical | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Bitter chocolate (No.08 B 29) | BS 4800 | 2.7 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Attic II (No.144) | Little Greene | 2.9 | Near-identical | £29.20 (£15.83 more) | £4.49 |
| Hardback | Coat | 2.9 | Near-identical | £24.80 (£11.43 more) | £4.96 |
| Dipped Chocolate | Dulux | 3.7 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Spicy Sandalwood 1 | Dulux | 3.8 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Precious Peat | Dulux | 3.8 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Rich Praline 1 | Dulux | 3.8 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
Cacao Nibs
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Rum Caramel 2
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Bitter chocolate
BS 4800
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
Attic II
Little Greene
Near-identical
ΔE 2.9
£29.20/L
£4.49/m2
Hardback
Coat
Near-identical
ΔE 2.9
£24.80/L
£4.96/m2
Dipped Chocolate
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.7
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Spicy Sandalwood 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Precious Peat
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Rich Praline 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£14.40/L
£2.22/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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