allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Curry (No.1027) by RAL Classic compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Apple-moss (ΔE 3.6, “very close”). 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 5 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre.
RAL Classic Curry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple-moss | — | 3.6 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Machine Green | — | 4.0 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Mango Tree | — | 4.8 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Pollination | — | 5.3 | close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Be Yourself | — | 5.7 | close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
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