How does Tea with Florence (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Mineral Spring (ΔE 3.0, “very close”). 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 £12.36 per litre, against Little Greene Tea with Florence at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Tea with Florence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Spring | — | 3.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sea Floor | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sorcerer's Spell | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |