How does Raw Umber (No.ZOP0119) by Zoffany compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Wild Wilderness (ΔE 0.7, “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 Raw Umber at £22.00/L.
Zoffany Raw Umber 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Wilderness | — | 0.7 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Eiffel Tower | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Ranch Mink | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Elephant Grey | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Quarry Cliff | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bear Cub | — | 3.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| So Sublime | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |