How does Dove Tale by Farrow & Ball compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Starling (ΔE 0.7, “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 Dove Tale at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball Dove Tale £26.40/L

Sanderson Starling (No.SAP1138) identical — ΔE 0.7 £20.00/L

Farrow & Ball Dove Tale 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
Starling	No.SAP1138	0.7	identical	£20.00	—
Grey Squirrel	No.SAP1067	1.6	near-identical	£20.00	—
Chateau Grey	No.SAP1028	2.3	near-identical	£20.00	—

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