How does Olive yellow (No.1020) by RAL Classic compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Do Not Disturb (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”). 1 more Johnstone's colour 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.
RAL Classic Olive yellow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do Not Disturb | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Always Apple | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Golden Grass | — | 4.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Water Reed | — | 4.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Machine Green | — | 5.4 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Leafy Romaine | — | 5.4 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Secret Scribbles | — | 5.7 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Beach Bag | — | 5.7 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |