Desert Gold vs Papavera
Desert Gold (No.SAP0039) and Papavera (No.SAP0113) are both Sanderson yellows. The gap between them is ΔE 11.8 — “similar”. Desert Gold is the lighter of the two, and Papavera the warmer. Both cost about £19.60 per litre.
| Desert Gold | Papavera | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #EEE2A8 | #E2C15A |
| Lightness (L*) | 90 | 79 |
| Code | SAP0039 | SAP0113 |
| Price / litre | £19.60 | £19.60 |
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