How does Oxney Olive (No.SAP0108) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Tapenade (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”). 8 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 9 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Sanderson Oxney Olive at £19.60/L.
Sanderson Oxney Olive vs Johnstone's
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapenade | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Gristmill | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Highland Peat | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sweet Annie | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sweet Sparrow | — | 3.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tarnished Gold | — | 3.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Camel Coat | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Toasted Sesame | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Brown Bear | — | 3.6 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |