allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Whitby Blue (No.SAP1144) by Sanderson compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Sky View (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”). 3 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 4 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Sanderson Whitby Blue at £20.00/L.
Sanderson Whitby Blue vs Dulux
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky View | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Sapphire Springs 6 | — | 3.3 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Fallen Wildflower | — | 3.5 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Wild Water 3 | — | 3.5 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |