How does Mushroom Grey (No.SAP1096) by Sanderson compare with Farrow & Ball’s closest paints? The nearest match is Farrow & Ball Elephants Breath (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). 2 more Farrow & Ball colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Farrow & Ball paints are all priced at £26.40 per litre, against Sanderson Mushroom Grey at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Mushroom Grey (No.SAP1096) £20.00/L

Farrow & Ball Elephants Breath near-identical — ΔE 1.7 £26.40/L

Sanderson Mushroom Grey vs Farrow & Ball

3 closest Farrow & Ball 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
Elephants Breath	—	1.7	near-identical	£26.40	£4.06
Purbeck Stone	—	2.1	near-identical	£26.40	£4.06
Roasted Macadamia	—	2.4	near-identical	£26.40	£4.06

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