How does Imperial Ivory (No.SAP1074) by Sanderson compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Forest Lake 5 (ΔE 1.4, “near-identical”). 3 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 4 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Sanderson Imperial Ivory at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Imperial Ivory (No.SAP1074) £20.00/L

Dulux Forest Lake 5 near-identical — ΔE 1.4 £14.40/L

Sanderson Imperial Ivory vs Dulux

4 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
Forest Lake 5	—	1.4	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Easter Morn 6	—	1.4	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Wild Primrose	—	1.6	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Cornish Cream	—	2.0	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22

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