How does Affogato (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Cinnamon Twist (ΔE 1.1, “near-identical”). 5 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 9 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Little Greene Affogato at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Affogato vs Johnstone's
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Twist | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Red Rock Falls | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cinnamon Crunch | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Auburn Tress | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sahara Splendor | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Coffee Caramel | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fresh Praline | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Chaparral | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Southern Wood | — | 4.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |