allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Pale lavender (No.22 B 17) by BS 4800 compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Smoketree Light (ΔE 3.1, “very close”). 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 Pale lavender 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoketree Light | No.SAP1131 | 3.1 | very close | £20.00 | — |
| Dusty Lilac | No.SAP1044 | 3.5 | very close | £20.00 | — |
| Mercury Light | No.SAP1088 | 3.6 | very close | £20.00 | — |
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