How does Silent White - Mid (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Mesa Beige (ΔE 1.1, “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 Silent White - Mid at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Silent White - Mid 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Beige | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| New Marigold | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Perfect Solution | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Candlewick | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| New Linen | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |