How does Green brown (No.8000) by RAL Classic compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Pickled Okra (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”). 2 more Johnstone's colours 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 Green brown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickled Okra | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Wool Tweed | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Rustic Ranch | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Peas Please | — | 4.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Gobbledygook | — | 4.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Frog's Legs | — | 5.3 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Weathered Wicker | — | 5.5 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Paddle Wheel | — | 5.5 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Homespun | — | 5.5 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |