How does Blackout (No.No.41) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Zombie (ΔE 3.6, “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 £13.37 per litre, against Mylands Blackout at £27.20/L.
Mylands Blackout vs Johnstone's
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zombie | — | 3.6 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Grey Flannel | — | 3.9 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Black Elegance | — | 4.0 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |