How does Mahogany brown (No.8016) by RAL Classic compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Dark Oak (ΔE 3.8, “very close”). 1 more Johnstone's colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 7 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre.
RAL Classic Mahogany brown vs Johnstone's
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Oak | — | 3.8 | very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Burgundy Wine | — | 4.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Barolo | — | 4.5 | very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Warm Mahogany | — | 5.3 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Dark Rosewood | — | 5.4 | close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Owlery | — | 5.7 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Enchanting Eggplant | — | 5.7 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |