allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Duckegg (No.16 C 33) by BS 4800 compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Smoky Blue (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”). 1 more Sanderson colour 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 £20.00 per litre.
BS 4800 Duckegg vs Sanderson
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Blue | No.SAP1132 | 1.5 | near-identical | £20.00 | — |
| Ceramic Blue | No.SAP1026 | 2.8 | near-identical | £20.00 | — |
| Whitstable Blue | No.SAP1146 | 4.7 | very close | £20.00 | — |
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