How does Meadow Violet (No.SAP0086) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Blackberry Jam (ΔE 3.8, “very close”). 1 more Johnstone's colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 8 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre, against Sanderson Meadow Violet at £19.60/L.
Sanderson Meadow Violet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackberry Jam | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Plum Verbena | — | 3.9 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Bold Plum | — | 4.3 | very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Bermuda Onion | — | 5.4 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Flowering Raspberry | — | 5.5 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Purple Punch | — | 5.8 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Wild Strawberry | — | 5.9 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Wild Geranium | — | 6.0 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |