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How does Southwold Blue (No.SAP1136) by Sanderson compare with Farrow & Ball’s closest paints? The nearest match is Farrow & Ball Parma Gray (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”). 2 more Farrow & Ball colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Farrow & Ball paints range from £22.00 to £26.40 per litre, against Sanderson Southwold Blue at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Southwold Blue (No.SAP1136) £20.00/L
Farrow & Ball Parma Gray near-identical — ΔE 2.6 £26.40/L

Sanderson Southwold Blue 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
Parma Gray — 2.6 near-identical £26.40 £4.06
Lulworth Blue — 3.2 very close £22.00 £3.38
Hazy — 3.4 very close £26.40 £4.06

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