How does Olivine (No.ZOP0090) by Zoffany compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Thunderstruck (ΔE 1.8, “near-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 Olivine at £22.00/L.
Zoffany Olivine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstruck | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Deconstruction | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Ship's Rigging | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tattle Tail | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Branchline | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Autumn Grey | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| On The Edge | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cool Charcoal | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |