How does Split Pink (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Caramel Sugar (ΔE 1.9, “near-identical”). 5 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Little Greene Split Pink at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Split Pink 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caramel Sugar | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cool Clay | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Honey Graham | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Capuccino | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Terrazzo Tan | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fire Dust | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Hitching Post | — | 4.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tropical Tan | — | 4.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |