How does Sutcliffe Green by Farrow & Ball compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Sanderson Devon Green (ΔE 3.3, “very close”). 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 £19.60 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Sutcliffe Green at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Sutcliffe Green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Green | No.SAP0040 | 3.3 | very close | £19.60 | — |
| Canopy Green | No.SAP0022 | 3.7 | very close | £19.60 | — |
| Botanical Green | No.SAP0014 | 3.8 | very close | £19.60 | — |