How does Smoky Blue (No.SAP1132) by Sanderson compare with Mylands’s closest paints? The nearest match is Mylands Glass (ΔE 3.2, “very close”). 2 more Mylands colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Mylands paints are all priced at £27.20 per litre, against Sanderson Smoky Blue at £20.00/L.
Sanderson Smoky Blue vs Mylands
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | No.BH.09 | 3.2 | very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Copper Green | No.No.36 | 3.3 | very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Beaufort Gardens | No.No.212 | 3.4 | very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |