How does Polar Bear (No.ZOP0102) by Zoffany compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Garlic Clove (ΔE 0.5, “identical”). 6 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 7 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Zoffany Polar Bear at £22.00/L.
Zoffany Polar Bear vs Johnstone's
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic Clove | — | 0.5 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Accolade | — | 0.6 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Twist Of Cotton | — | 0.7 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Crumb Cookie | — | 0.9 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Candlelit Beige | — | 1.0 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Winter Mood | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pearl Lustre | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |