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How does Smithfield (No.No.19) by Mylands compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Smoketree Light (ΔE 2.7, “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 Smithfield at £27.20/L.

Mylands Smithfield (No.No.19) £27.20/L
Sanderson Smoketree Light (No.SAP1131) near-identical — ΔE 2.7 £20.00/L

Mylands Smithfield 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
Smoketree Light No.SAP1131 2.7 near-identical £20.00 —
Mercury Light No.SAP1088 2.7 near-identical £20.00 —
Grey Mist No.SAP1066 3.5 very close £20.00 —

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