How does Uncle Maths (No.BH.05) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Grey Gables (ΔE 1.1, “near-identical”). 3 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 4 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre, against Mylands Uncle Maths at £27.20/L.

Mylands Uncle Maths (No.BH.05) £27.20/L

Johnstone's Grey Gables near-identical — ΔE 1.1 £13.37/L

Mylands Uncle Maths vs Johnstone's

4 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
Grey Gables	—	1.1	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Afraid Of The Dark	—	1.4	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Scramble Crossing	—	1.8	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Shining Scale	—	1.8	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23

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