allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does English Lilac (No.SAP1049) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Rose Marble (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 2 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £13.37 per litre, against Sanderson English Lilac at £20.00/L.
Sanderson English Lilac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Marble | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Vintage Posies | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Old Mission Pink | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |