How does Papavera (No.SAP1113) by Sanderson compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 Light grapefruit (ΔE 3.8, “very close”).
Sanderson Papavera vs BS 4800
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light grapefruit | No.10 E 50 | 3.8 | very close | — | — |
| Sunflower yellow | No.10 E 53 | 6.3 | close | — | — |
| Canary Yellow | No.10 E 55 | 6.7 | close | — | — |
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