How does Mercury Light (No.SAP1088) by Sanderson compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Engraved Locket (ΔE 0.6, “identical”). 5 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 6 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Sanderson Mercury Light at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Mercury Light (No.SAP1088) £20.00/L

Dulux Engraved Locket identical — ΔE 0.6 £14.40/L

Sanderson Mercury Light vs Dulux

6 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
Engraved Locket	—	0.6	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Pale Slate	—	0.6	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Brushed Buckle	—	0.6	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Night Jewels 5	—	0.6	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Surrendered Skies	—	0.9	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Feather Flock	—	1.3	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22

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