How does China Clay (No.1) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Island Retreat (ΔE 2.5, “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 3 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre, against Little Greene China Clay at £29.20/L.
Little Greene China Clay vs Johnstone's
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Retreat | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Lotus Petal | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Euro Linen | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
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