How does Apple (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Foglight (ΔE 3.1, “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. These 6 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Little Greene Apple at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Apple vs Johnstone's
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foglight | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mustard Green | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Lime Splash | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Subtle Sunshine | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Lime Syrup | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Lively Laugh | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |