How does Shallows (No.223) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Snowy Mount (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 2 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre, against Little Greene Shallows at £29.20/L.

Little Greene Shallows (No.223) £29.20/L

Johnstone's Snowy Mount near-identical — ΔE 1.3 £13.37/L

Little Greene Shallows vs Johnstone's

3 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
Snowy Mount	—	1.3	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Magical Moonlight	—	1.9	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Snow Storm	—	2.0	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23

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