How does Starling (No.SAP1138) by Sanderson compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Entice® (ΔE 2.3, “near-identical”). 2 more Crown colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 2 Crown paints range from £12.40 to £14.00 per litre, against Sanderson Starling at £20.00/L.
Sanderson Starling vs Crown
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entice® | — | 2.3 | near-identical | — | — |
| Plymouth Grey | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.40 | £2.07 |
| Drawing Board® | — | 3.5 | very close | £14.00 | £2.33 |
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