How does Elgin (No.No.20) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Arctic Cotton (ΔE 0.6, “identical”). 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 Elgin at £27.20/L.

Mylands Elgin (No.No.20) £27.20/L

Johnstone's Arctic Cotton identical — ΔE 0.6 £13.37/L

Mylands Elgin 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
Arctic Cotton	—	0.6	identical	£13.37	£2.23
Misty Morning	—	0.7	identical	£13.37	£2.23
Willow Springs	—	1.5	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23

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