How does Black green (No.6012) by RAL Classic compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Midnight Ocean (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”). 7 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 Black green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Ocean | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Witchcraft | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Before Dawn | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Witch’s Cloak | — | 3.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Whale Shark | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Midnight River | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| High Salute | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Black Leopard | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |