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How does Threadneedle (No.No.262) by Mylands compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Sand Tan (ΔE 2.8, “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 Threadneedle at £27.20/L.

Mylands Threadneedle (No.No.262) £27.20/L
Sanderson Sand Tan (No.SAP1122) near-identical — ΔE 2.8 £20.00/L

Mylands Threadneedle 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
Sand Tan No.SAP1122 2.8 near-identical £20.00 —
Mushroom Grey Light No.SAP1097 3.0 near-identical £20.00 —
Quill Grey No.SAP1116 3.5 very close £20.00 —

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