How does Golden Honey (No.SAP0058) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Amaretto Sours (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”). 7 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Sanderson Golden Honey at £19.60/L.
Sanderson Golden Honey vs Johnstone's
8 closest Johnstone's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaretto Sours | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Shutter Bug | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Buffalo Hide | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Dijon Mustard | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Welcome Home | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Good Life | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Woolen Mittens | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Golden Granola | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |