How does Velvet Blue (No.ZOP1147) by Zoffany compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Stained Glass (ΔE 2.9, “near-identical”). 4 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 5 Johnstone's paints range from £7.53 to £13.37 per litre, against Zoffany Velvet Blue at £23.20/L.

Zoffany Velvet Blue (No.ZOP1147) £23.20/L

Johnstone's Stained Glass near-identical — ΔE 2.9 £13.37/L

Zoffany Velvet Blue vs Johnstone's

5 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
Stained Glass	—	2.9	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Grape Haze	—	2.9	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Blue Zephyr	—	3.1	very close	£13.37	£2.23
Great Grape	—	3.5	very close	£13.37	£2.23
Vintage Denim	—	3.9	very close	£7.53	£1.26

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