How does Dimpse by Farrow & Ball compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Ocean Spray Light (ΔE 1.6, “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, against Farrow & Ball Dimpse at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball Dimpse £26.40/L

Sanderson Ocean Spray Light (No.SAP1105) near-identical — ΔE 1.6 £20.00/L

Farrow & Ball Dimpse vs Sanderson

3 closest Sanderson 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
Ocean Spray Light	No.SAP1105	1.6	near-identical	£20.00	—
Grey Mist	No.SAP1066	1.7	near-identical	£20.00	—
Cosmic Grey	No.SAP1032	1.8	near-identical	£20.00	—

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