How does Green haze (No.12 C 33) by BS 4800 compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Sanderson Lime Cloud (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 2 more Sanderson colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Sanderson paints are all priced at £19.60 per litre.
BS 4800 Green haze vs Sanderson
3 closest Sanderson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Cloud | No.SAP0081 | 1.3 | near-identical | £19.60 | — |
| Green Almond | No.SAP0061 | 3.4 | very close | £19.60 | — |
| English Pear | No.SAP0050 | 3.7 | very close | £19.60 | — |