How does Marble Arch (No.No.82) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Cliff Sand (ΔE 0.6, “identical”). 8 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 9 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Mylands Marble Arch at £27.20/L.
Mylands Marble Arch vs Johnstone's
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Sand | — | 0.6 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Comet Shower | — | 0.8 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pine Hutch | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Winter Peach | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Spiral Shell | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Spice Cookie | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sablewood | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Biscuit Cream | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Beige Llama | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |