allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Middle Ground by Farrow & Ball compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Smoky Blue (ΔE 2.0, “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 Middle Ground at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Middle Ground 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Blue | No.SAP1132 | 2.0 | near-identical | £20.00 | — |
| Whitstable Blue | No.SAP1146 | 2.6 | near-identical | £20.00 | — |
| Embleton Bay | No.SAP1047 | 3.1 | very close | £20.00 | — |
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