How does Pleasure Gardens Green (No.No.214) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Evergreen Boughs (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”). 2 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 6 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Mylands Pleasure Gardens Green at £27.20/L.
Mylands Pleasure Gardens Green vs Johnstone's
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Boughs | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Dark Green Velvet | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Castle Stone | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Midnight Glade | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Obligation | — | 4.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Octopus Ink | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |