How does Pastel violet (No.4009) by RAL Classic compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Keepsake Rose (ΔE 2.4, “near-identical”). 2 more Johnstone's colours 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 Pastel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keepsake Rose | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Heathcliff | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pastel Plum | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Palisade Orchid | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Thornberry | — | 4.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Winsome Rose | — | 4.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Gothic Amethyst | — | 5.1 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pale Plum | — | 5.6 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |