How does Beech Grey (No.SAP1008) by Sanderson compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown French Grey (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”). 2 more Crown colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Crown paints range from £7.90 to £18.80 per litre, against Sanderson Beech Grey at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Beech Grey (No.SAP1008) £20.00/L

Crown French Grey near-identical — ΔE 1.8 £7.90/L

Sanderson Beech Grey vs Crown

3 closest Crown 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
French Grey	—	1.8	near-identical	£7.90	£1.32
Light Fern®	—	3.5	very close	£8.80	£1.47
Entice®	—	3.6	very close	£18.80	£3.13

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