How does Green Grotto (No.SAP1062) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Dried Rosemary (ΔE 2.5, “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. Prices for these 3 Johnstone's paints range from £7.53 to £13.37 per litre, against Sanderson Green Grotto at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Green Grotto (No.SAP1062) £20.00/L

Johnstone's Dried Rosemary near-identical — ΔE 2.5 £13.37/L

Sanderson Green Grotto vs Johnstone's

3 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
Dried Rosemary	—	2.5	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Quaking Grass	—	2.8	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Natural Sage	—	3.9	very close	£7.53	£1.26

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