allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Botanical Green (No.SAP1014) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Pear Cactus (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”). 2 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre, against Sanderson Botanical Green at £20.00/L.
Sanderson Botanical Green vs Johnstone's
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Cactus | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Field Grass | — | 3.3 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Maiden Grass | — | 3.7 | very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |