How does Cadet Blue (No.SAP0020) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Evening Hush (ΔE 3.1, “very close”). 2 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 8 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre, against Sanderson Cadet Blue at £19.60/L.
Sanderson Cadet Blue vs Johnstone's
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evening Hush | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Flower Field | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Kimono | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Skysail Blue | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Island Lake | — | 4.7 | very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Violet Aura | — | 4.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Magical Moment | — | 5.0 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Silver Blueberry | — | 5.4 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |