How does Glass (No.BH.09) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Secret Crush (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 4 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 5 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Mylands Glass at £27.20/L.
Mylands Glass vs Johnstone's
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Crush | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Nursery Blue | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Coastal Cottage | — | 2.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cactus Blossom | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Churchyard Rain | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |