How does Honest John (No.No.58) by Mylands compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Quill Grey (ΔE 1.9, “near-identical”). 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 £20.00 per litre, against Mylands Honest John at £27.20/L.
Mylands Honest John 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quill Grey | No.SAP1116 | 1.9 | near-identical | £20.00 | — |
| Silver Dust | No.SAP1125 | 2.0 | near-identical | £20.00 | — |
| Oyster White Light | No.SAP1110 | 2.3 | near-identical | £20.00 | — |
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