allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Desert Gold (No.SAP1039) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Lemon Daze (ΔE 0.5, “identical”). 6 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 7 Johnstone's paints range from £7.53 to £13.37 per litre, against Sanderson Desert Gold at £20.00/L.
Sanderson Desert Gold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Daze | — | 0.5 | identical | £7.53 | £1.26 |
| Ray Of Sunshine | — | 0.8 | identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Yellow Sunbath | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Pineapple Salsa | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Vanilla Burst | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £7.53 | £1.26 |
| Shower Of Sparks | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Butterfly Bush | — | 2.1 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |