How does Primrose Hill (No.No.201) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Always Apple (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”). 5 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Mylands Primrose Hill at £27.20/L.
Mylands Primrose Hill vs Johnstone's
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Apple | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Golden Grass | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sparrow Song | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Thimbleberry Leaf | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Secret Scribbles | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Duck Pond | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Gracious Glow | — | 4.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fancy Flirt | — | 4.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |