How does Hessian Green (No.ZOP0064) by Zoffany compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Gracious Glow (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”). 5 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 6 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Zoffany Hessian Green at £22.00/L.
Zoffany Hessian Green vs Johnstone's
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gracious Glow | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Green Grey Mist Voc | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sweet Rush | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Secret Scribbles | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Old Times Sake | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sailor's Knot | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |