How does Olive green (No.6003) by RAL Classic compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Castle Stone (ΔE 2.7, “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 9 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre.
RAL Classic Olive green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Stone | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pinetop | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Octopus Ink | — | 4.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fresh Basil | — | 4.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Walnut Grove | — | 4.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Osiris | — | 5.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Evergreen Boughs | — | 5.5 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Midnight Glade | — | 5.5 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Midnight Mountain | — | 5.6 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |