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How does Plummett by Farrow & Ball compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Elder Bark (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 Plummett at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball Plummett £26.40/L
Sanderson Elder Bark (No.SAP1046) near-identical — ΔE 2.4 £20.00/L

Farrow & Ball Plummett 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
Elder Bark No.SAP1046 2.4 near-identical £20.00 —
Wren Feather No.SAP1153 3.4 very close £20.00 —
Gull Grey No.SAP1068 5.0 very close £20.00 —

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