How does Royal Navy (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Blueberry Pie (ΔE 2.1, “near-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 Royal Navy at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Royal Navy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberry Pie | — | 2.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Singing The Blues | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Starship | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cowboy | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sea Captain | — | 3.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Deep Blue Gulf | — | 3.2 | very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Blue Lava | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Blue Tang | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |