How does Graphite grey (No.7024) by RAL Classic compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Purple Parlor (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 3 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre.

RAL Classic Graphite grey (No.7024)

Johnstone's Purple Parlor near-identical — ΔE 2.7 £13.37/L

RAL Classic Graphite grey vs Johnstone's

3 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
Purple Parlor	—	2.7	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Grey Flannel	—	3.5	very close	£13.37	£2.23
Blackhearth	—	4.6	very close	£13.37	£2.23

Compare Graphite grey with another brand

Full RAL Classic → Johnstone's conversion chart — every colour's nearest equivalent

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