How does Honest John (No.No.58) by Mylands compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Crown Recipe Book® (ΔE 1.2, “near-identical”). 2 more Crown colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Crown paints range from £8.20 to £13.20 per litre, against Mylands Honest John at £27.20/L.
Mylands Honest John vs Crown
3 closest Crown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recipe Book® | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £13.20 | £2.20 |
| Afternoon Tea® | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £10.80 | £1.80 |
| Wheatgrass | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £8.20 | £1.37 |