How does Sunlight (No.135) by Little Greene compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Papavera (ΔE 3.9, “very close”). 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 Little Greene Sunlight at £29.20/L.
Little Greene Sunlight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papavera | No.SAP1113 | 3.9 | very close | £20.00 | — |
| Ming Gold | No.SAP1090 | 4.0 | very close | £20.00 | — |
| Grandiflora | No.SAP1059 | 6.7 | close | £20.00 | — |