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How does Papavera (No.SAP1113) by Sanderson compare with Farrow & Ball’s closest paints? The nearest match is Farrow & Ball Babouche (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”). 1 more Farrow & Ball colour 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 Papavera at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Papavera (No.SAP1113) £20.00/L
Farrow & Ball Babouche near-identical — ΔE 2.5 £26.40/L

Sanderson Papavera 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
Babouche — 2.5 near-identical £26.40 £4.06
Corngold — 3.7 very close £26.40 £4.06
Citron — 5.4 close £26.40 £4.06

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