How does Portland Stone (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Green Caress (ΔE 1.4, “near-identical”). 4 more Johnstone's colours 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 Portland Stone at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Portland Stone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Caress | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Canary Grass | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Only Oatmeal | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pickling Spice | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Northern Landscape | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |