How does Acorn (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's More Mint (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 7 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Little Greene Acorn at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Acorn vs Johnstone's
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| More Mint | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cucumber Spiral | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cool Yellow | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| More Melon | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Daisy Stem | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Passionate Pause | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fountain Frolic | — | 2.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Forgive Quickly | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |