Desert Gold vs Imperial Ivory
Desert Gold (No.SAP0039) and Imperial Ivory (No.SAP0074) are both Sanderson yellows. The gap between them is ΔE 3.4 — “very close”. Imperial Ivory is the lighter of the two, and Desert Gold the warmer. Both cost about £19.60 per litre.
| Desert Gold | Imperial Ivory | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #EEE2A8 | #F0E3B7 |
| Lightness (L*) | 90 | 90 |
| Code | SAP0039 | SAP0074 |
| Price / litre | £19.60 | £19.60 |
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