How does Oriental Pearl (No.SAP0106) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Wild Wheat (ΔE 1.0, “identical”). 5 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 6 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Sanderson Oriental Pearl at £19.60/L.
Sanderson Oriental Pearl vs Johnstone's
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Wheat | — | 1.0 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fairy Circle | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pinch Of Pistachio | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Veil Of Dusk | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Scotch Mist | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Southern Breeze | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |