How does Nether Red (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Spanish Garden (ΔE 3.3, “very close”). 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 6 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Little Greene Nether Red at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Nether Red 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Garden | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Warm Brickwork | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cinnamon Diamonds | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cappucino Bombe | — | 5.4 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Woodchuck | — | 5.8 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tattered Teddy | — | 6.0 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |