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How does Menai Blue (No.SAP1087) by Sanderson compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Fallen Wildflower (ΔE 3.0, “very close”). 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 Menai Blue at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Menai Blue (No.SAP1087) £20.00/L
Dulux Fallen Wildflower very close — ΔE 3.0 £14.40/L

Sanderson Menai Blue 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
Fallen Wildflower — 3.0 very close £14.40 £2.22
Wild Water 3 — 3.0 very close £14.40 £2.22
Morning Jewel 3 — 3.1 very close £14.40 £2.22
Niagara Blues 2 — 3.7 very close £14.40 £2.22

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