allpaintcolours.co.ukRoot Ginger by Johnstone's is a mid-tone orange. Hex: #C1864E. RGB: 193, 134, 78. Price: approximately £13.37 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is BS 4800 Mid tan (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include Farrow & Ball Wet Sand (ΔE 3.3) and Dulux Peanut Butter (ΔE 3.9).
Root Ginger by Johnstone's
- Hex
#C1864E- RGB
- 193, 134, 78
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid tan (No.06 D 43) | BS 4800 | 1.7 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Wet Sand | Farrow & Ball | 3.3 | Very close | £26.40 (£13.03 more) | £4.06 |
| Peanut Butter | Dulux | 3.9 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Wholemeal Honey 2 | Dulux | 4.1 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| John’s Pantry (No.BH.24) | Mylands | 4.6 | Very close | £27.20 (£13.83 more) | £3.63 |
| Nectar Jewels 2 | Dulux | 4.7 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Jamaican Bronze 1 | Dulux | 4.9 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Caramel Blush 1 | Dulux | 5.3 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Pale Bronze (No.FTT-003) | Mylands | 5.3 | Similar | £48.72 (£35.35 more) | £6.50 |
Mid tan
BS 4800
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
Wet Sand
Farrow & Ball
Very close
ΔE 3.3
£26.40/L
£4.06/m2
Peanut Butter
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.9
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Wholemeal Honey 2
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
John’s Pantry
Mylands
Very close
ΔE 4.6
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Nectar Jewels 2
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Jamaican Bronze 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Caramel Blush 1
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Pale Bronze
Mylands
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£48.72/L
£6.50/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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