How does Sand Tan (No.SAP1122) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Ice Cream Cone (ΔE 1.0, “near-identical”). 2 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Johnstone's paints range from £7.53 to £13.37 per litre, against Sanderson Sand Tan at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Sand Tan (No.SAP1122) £20.00/L

Johnstone's Ice Cream Cone near-identical — ΔE 1.0 £13.37/L

Sanderson Sand Tan vs Johnstone's

3 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
Ice Cream Cone	—	1.0	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Enjoy	—	1.1	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Oatcake	—	1.5	near-identical	£7.53	£1.26

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