How does Empire Grey (No.No.171) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Toasted Beige (ΔE 1.8, “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. Prices for these 6 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre, against Mylands Empire Grey at £27.20/L.
Mylands Empire Grey vs Johnstone's
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toasted Beige | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Riveter Rose | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Shadow Taupe | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| El Capitan | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Thumper | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Notorious | — | 3.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |