How does Pearl Colour - Mid (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Touch Of Lime (ΔE 0.2, “identical”). 8 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 9 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Little Greene Pearl Colour - Mid at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Pearl Colour - Mid vs Johnstone's
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch Of Lime | — | 0.2 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cucumber Water | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Really Rain | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cucumber Heart | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Flower Bud | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sterling Shadow | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Twilight Twist | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Hydrangea Floret | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Hint Of Pine | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |