How does Ancient Sandstone (No.LRV 53) by Dulux Heritage compare with Zoffany’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Zoffany Wheatfield (ΔE 0.8, “identical”). 2 more Zoffany colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Zoffany paints are all priced at £22.00 per litre, against Dulux Heritage Ancient Sandstone at £10.40/L.
Dulux Heritage Ancient Sandstone vs Zoffany
3 closest Zoffany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatfield | No.ZOP0155 | 0.8 | identical | £22.00 | — |
| Pebble | No.ZOP0096 | 1.5 | near-identical | £22.00 | — |
| Barley | No.ZOP0007 | 1.7 | near-identical | £22.00 | — |