How does New Lime (No.No.149) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Secret Safari (ΔE 1.9, “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 7 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Mylands New Lime at £27.20/L.
Mylands New Lime vs Johnstone's
7 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 Safari | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Foglight | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Barley Stalk | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Grassroots | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Barnyard | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Parachute | — | 4.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Got The Giggles | — | 4.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |