How does Portland Stone - Pale (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Lemon Flush (ΔE 0.5, “identical”). 7 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 Portland Stone - Pale at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Portland Stone - Pale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Flush | — | 0.5 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Harvest Day | — | 0.8 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Hill Figure | — | 0.8 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Antique Cream | — | 0.8 | identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| New Linen | — | 0.9 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Linen Drawer | — | 0.9 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Jewel White | — | 0.9 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Instant Relief | — | 1.0 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |