How does Woodland Yellow (No.SAP0151) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Secret Safari (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”). 3 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Sanderson Woodland Yellow at £19.60/L.
Sanderson Woodland Yellow vs Johnstone's
8 closest Johnstone's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Safari | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Wedding Ring | — | 3.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Warm Hay | — | 3.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Parachute | — | 3.5 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Barley Stalk | — | 4.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Grassroots | — | 4.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tropical Siesta | — | 4.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Secret Scribbles | — | 5.0 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |