How does Muddy Amber (No.ZOP0085) by Zoffany compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Timber Beam (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 Muddy Amber at £22.00/L.
Zoffany Muddy Amber 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Beam | — | 0.6 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Caramel Fudge | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Twisted Tail | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tattle Tan | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Coffee With Cream | — | 3.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Palm Stem | — | 3.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Iced Cappuccino | — | 3.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Oven Fresh | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |