How does French Grey - Mid (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Sanderson Oriental Pearl (ΔE 1.1, “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 2 Sanderson paints are all priced at £19.60 per litre, against Little Greene French Grey - Mid at £28.00/L.
Little Greene French Grey - Mid vs Sanderson
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Pearl | No.SAP0106 | 1.1 | near-identical | £19.60 | — |
| Silver Mint | No.SAP0128 | 1.6 | near-identical | £19.60 | — |