How does Primrose Hill (No.No.201) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Golden Grass (ΔE 1.2, “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 5 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre, against Mylands Primrose Hill at £27.20/L.
Mylands Primrose Hill vs Johnstone's
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Grass | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Always Apple | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Leafy Romaine | — | 3.0 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Duck Pond | — | 3.4 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Highland Peat | — | 3.6 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |