How does Mambo (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's King's Robe (ΔE 2.7, “near-identical”). 1 more Johnstone's colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 5 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Little Greene Mambo at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Mambo vs Johnstone's
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Robe | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cenote | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Blue Calico | — | 4.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Blueberry Patch | — | 5.8 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Blue Odyssey | — | 6.9 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |