How does Terra brown (No.8028) by RAL Classic compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Chocolate Delight (ΔE 2.0, “near-identical”). 8 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 9 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre.
RAL Classic Terra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Delight | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Deep Oak | — | 2.1 | near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Owlery | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Little Bear | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Dark Rosewood | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Fudge Truffle | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mustang | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Conker | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Racy Raisin | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |