How does Ethereal Blue (No.SAP1051) by Sanderson compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Fragrant Cloud 6 (ΔE 0.7, “identical”). 4 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 5 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Sanderson Ethereal Blue at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Ethereal Blue (No.SAP1051) £20.00/L

Dulux Fragrant Cloud 6 identical — ΔE 0.7 £14.40/L

Sanderson Ethereal Blue vs Dulux

5 closest Dulux matches ranked by ΔE

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
Fragrant Cloud 6	—	0.7	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Imperial Mauve 6	—	1.0	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Lavender Blossom 6	—	1.1	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Midnight Iris 6	—	1.2	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Violet Surprise 6	—	1.3	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22

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