How does Silver Fern (No.SAP0126) by Sanderson compare with Zoffany’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Zoffany Double Paris Grey (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 2 more Zoffany colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Zoffany paints are all priced at £22.00 per litre, against Sanderson Silver Fern at £19.60/L.
Sanderson Silver Fern vs Zoffany
3 closest Zoffany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Paris Grey | No.ZOP0028 | 1.3 | near-identical | £22.00 | — |
| Dove | No.ZOP0032 | 1.7 | near-identical | £22.00 | — |
| Green Almond | No.ZOP0048 | 2.3 | near-identical | £22.00 | — |