How does Briarwood (No.SAP1017) by Sanderson compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Bleached Lichen 1 (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”). 2 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Sanderson Briarwood at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Briarwood (No.SAP1017) £20.00/L

Dulux Bleached Lichen 1 near-identical — ΔE 2.5 £14.40/L

Sanderson Briarwood vs Dulux

3 closest Dulux 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
Bleached Lichen 1	—	2.5	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Woven Nest	—	2.9	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Narrow Lane	—	3.0	very close	£14.40	£2.22

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