allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Blue mink (No.18 B 17) by BS 4800 compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Embleton Bay (ΔE 1.9, “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 £20.00 per litre.
BS 4800 Blue mink 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embleton Bay | No.SAP1047 | 1.9 | near-identical | £20.00 | — |
| Whitstable Blue | No.SAP1146 | 2.5 | near-identical | £20.00 | — |
| Dawn Blue Light | No.SAP1038 | 2.6 | near-identical | £20.00 | — |
Compare Blue mink with another brand
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Full BS 4800 → Sanderson conversion chart — every colour's nearest equivalent