How does Cigar (No.BH.20) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Cinnamon Spice (ΔE 2.1, “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 Mylands Cigar at £27.20/L.
Mylands Cigar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Spice | — | 2.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Desert Clay | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Red Setter | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Muted Copper | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Vanilla Latte | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tampico Brown | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Spice It Up | — | 4.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Chocolate River | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |