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How does Dawn Blue Light (No.SAP1038) by Sanderson compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Quartz Flint 2 (ΔE 1.1, “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 Dawn Blue Light at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Dawn Blue Light (No.SAP1038) £20.00/L
Dulux Quartz Flint 2 near-identical — ΔE 1.1 £14.40/L

Sanderson Dawn Blue Light 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
Quartz Flint 2 — 1.1 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Steel Symphony 5 — 1.5 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Celestial Cloud 5 — 1.7 near-identical £14.40 £2.22

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