How does Whitby Blue (No.SAP0144) by Sanderson compare with Mylands’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Mylands Boathouse (ΔE 3.8, “very close”). 1 more Mylands colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Mylands paints are all priced at £27.20 per litre, against Sanderson Whitby Blue at £19.60/L.
Sanderson Whitby Blue vs Mylands
2 closest Mylands 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boathouse | No.No.33 | 3.8 | very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Wedgwood | No.FTT-016 | 4.0 | very close | £27.20 | £3.63 |