How does Ultra Violet (No.FTT-019) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Reign Over Me (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”). These 8 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Mylands Ultra Violet at £27.20/L.
Mylands Ultra Violet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reign Over Me | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Powdered Violet | — | 4.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Purple Grapes | — | 4.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mirabella | — | 5.4 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Purple Rhapsody | — | 5.5 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Grape Popsicle | — | 5.5 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Royal Lilac | — | 6.6 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Wild Wisteria | — | 7.1 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |