allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does English Lilac (No.SAP1049) by Sanderson compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Mellow Heather 3 (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”). 5 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 6 Dulux paints range from £10.80 to £14.40 per litre, against Sanderson English Lilac at £20.00/L.
Sanderson English Lilac vs Dulux
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellow Heather 3 | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Violet Dream | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Soft Montelimar 3 | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Dusted Fondant | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £10.80 | £1.66 |
| Purple Sage 4 | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Violet Surprise 3 | — | 3.0 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |