How does Light Cobalt (No.LRV 46) by Dulux Heritage compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Danbury (ΔE 3.5, “very close”). 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, against Dulux Heritage Light Cobalt at £10.80/L.
Dulux Heritage Light Cobalt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury | No.SAP1037 | 3.5 | very close | £20.00 | — |
| Dove Blue | No.SAP1041 | 3.7 | very close | £20.00 | — |
| Southwold Blue | No.SAP1136 | 4.6 | very close | £20.00 | — |