How does Wild Plum Light (No.SAP0147) by Sanderson compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Summer Surprise 4 (ΔE 3.0, “near-identical”). 1 more Dulux colour 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 £10.20 per litre, against Sanderson Wild Plum Light at £19.60/L.
Sanderson Wild Plum Light vs Dulux
4 closest Dulux 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Surprise 4 | — | 3.0 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sumptuous Plum 4 | — | 3.1 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Rock Candy 1 | — | 4.6 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Summer Surprise 3 | — | 4.8 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |