How does Oxney Olive (No.SAP1108) by Sanderson compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Desert Dusk (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”). 1 more Dulux colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Sanderson Oxney Olive at £20.00/L.
Sanderson Oxney Olive vs Dulux
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Dusk | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Gooseberry Fool 2 | — | 3.9 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Khaki Mists 2 | — | 4.7 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |