How does Pale Lime (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Bioluminous (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”). 3 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 8 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre, against Little Greene Pale Lime at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Pale Lime vs Johnstone's
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioluminous | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Boogie Blast | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Lime Burst | — | 3.2 | very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Slap Happy | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Goody Gumdrop | — | 4.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Got The Giggles | — | 4.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Barnyard | — | 5.2 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mojo | — | 5.6 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |