How does Mercury Light (No.SAP0088) by Sanderson compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Crown Sophistication® (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). 1 more Crown colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall.
Sanderson Mercury Light vs Crown
2 closest Crown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophistication® | — | 1.7 | near-identical | — | — |
| Pacific Oyster® | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £8.20 | £1.37 |