How does Honest John (No.No.58) by Mylands compare with Farrow & Ball’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Farrow & Ball Blanc De Treillage (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 2 more Farrow & Ball colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Farrow & Ball paints are all priced at £25.60 per litre, against Mylands Honest John at £27.20/L.
Mylands Honest John vs Farrow & Ball
3 closest Farrow & Ball 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanc De Treillage | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Skimming Stone | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Stirabout | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |