allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Empire Violet (No.No.80) by Mylands compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Indigo Blue (ΔE 3.6, “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 Mylands Empire Violet at £27.20/L.
Mylands Empire Violet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo Blue | No.SAP1075 | 3.6 | very close | £20.00 | — |
| Night Fishing | No.SAP1102 | 3.8 | very close | £20.00 | — |
| Carbon | No.SAP1024 | 7.5 | close | £20.00 | — |