How does Anthracite grey (No.7016) by RAL Classic compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Starless Sky (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”). 3 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 4 Johnstone's paints range from £7.53 to £13.37 per litre.

RAL Classic Anthracite grey (No.7016)

Johnstone's Starless Sky near-identical — ΔE 2.5 £13.37/L

RAL Classic Anthracite grey vs Johnstone's

4 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
Starless Sky	—	2.5	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Black	—	2.7	near-identical	£7.53	£1.26
Witch’s Cloak	—	3.5	very close	£13.37	£2.23
Whitby Jet	—	3.7	very close	£13.37	£2.23

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