How does Hay by Farrow & Ball compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Wheat (ΔE 2.4, “near-identical”). 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 Farrow & Ball Hay at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball Hay £26.40/L

Sanderson Wheat (No.SAP1143) near-identical — ΔE 2.4 £20.00/L

Farrow & Ball Hay 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
Wheat	No.SAP1143	2.4	near-identical	£20.00	—
Mudstone	No.SAP1095	3.5	very close	£20.00	—
Ming Gold	No.SAP1090	4.8	very close	£20.00	—

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