How does Beige Shadow (No.SAP1009) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Alpaca Wool (ΔE 0.8, “identical”). 3 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 4 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre, against Sanderson Beige Shadow at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Beige Shadow (No.SAP1009) £20.00/L

Johnstone's Alpaca Wool identical — ΔE 0.8 £13.37/L

Sanderson Beige Shadow vs Johnstone's

4 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
Alpaca Wool	—	0.8	identical	£13.37	£2.23
Almond Brittle	—	1.1	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Warm Blanket	—	1.3	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Chalkware	—	1.4	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23

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