How does Pearl violet (No.4011) by RAL Classic compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Bell Heather (ΔE 3.4, “very close”). These 9 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre.
RAL Classic Pearl violet vs Johnstone's
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Heather | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Grape Popsicle | — | 5.1 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Purple Statice | — | 5.2 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mountain Blossom | — | 6.0 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Powdered Violet | — | 6.3 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mulberry Bush | — | 6.7 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mirabella | — | 6.8 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Purple Rhapsody | — | 7.0 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Flowering Raspberry | — | 7.1 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |