How does Asparagus (No.ZOP0005) by Zoffany compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Vanilla Dream (ΔE 0.6, “identical”). 7 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Zoffany Asparagus at £22.00/L.
Zoffany Asparagus vs Johnstone's
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Dream | — | 0.6 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Oyster Cracker | — | 0.9 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Silk Sails | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bright Laughter | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Peripheral | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Good Graces | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Crisp Candlelight | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| New Marigold | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |