How does Ambleside (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Dried Holly (ΔE 3.5, “very close”). 2 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 7 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre, against Little Greene Ambleside at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Ambleside vs Johnstone's
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried Holly | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Dusty Fern | — | 3.6 | very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Dwarf Spruce | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Forgotten Garden | — | 4.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Days Of Old | — | 4.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Grey Heron | — | 4.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Smokey Sage | — | 4.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |