How does Airlane Blue (No.SAP0001) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Alpine Blue (ΔE 0.7, “identical”). 7 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Sanderson Airlane Blue at £19.60/L.
Sanderson Airlane Blue vs Johnstone's
8 closest Johnstone's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Blue | — | 0.7 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Austrian Ice | — | 0.8 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Frozen Sky | — | 0.9 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Subtle Blue | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Antique China | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mountain Wind | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Airy | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Icy Dream | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |