How does Boxington (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Beach Bag (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 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 Boxington at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Boxington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Bag | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Spring Fields | — | 3.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fern Glow | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Floral Bouquet | — | 4.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Water Reed | — | 5.0 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fancy Flirt | — | 5.2 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |