How does Threadneedle (No.No.262) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Pale Taupe (ΔE 1.1, “near-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 Threadneedle at £27.20/L.
Mylands Threadneedle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pale Taupe | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Spiral Shell | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Winter Peach | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Coral Cream | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Comet Shower | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pine Hutch | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bare Beige | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Beige Llama | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cliff Sand | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |