How does Barely Beige (No.SAP1006) by Sanderson compare with Little Greene’s closest paints? The nearest match is Little Greene Down (ΔE 1.2, “near-identical”). 2 more Little Greene colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Little Greene paints are all priced at £29.20 per litre, against Sanderson Barely Beige at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Barely Beige (No.SAP1006) £20.00/L

Little Greene Down (No.242) near-identical — ΔE 1.2 £29.20/L

Sanderson Barely Beige vs Little Greene

3 closest Little Greene 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
Down	No.242	1.2	near-identical	£29.20	£4.49
Julie's Dream	No.26	1.6	near-identical	£29.20	£4.49
Slaked Lime - Mid	No.149	2.1	near-identical	£29.20	£4.49

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