How does Wortle Light (No.SAP0152) by Sanderson compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Velvet Slipper (ΔE 3.3, “very close”). 1 more Johnstone's colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 5 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Sanderson Wortle Light at £19.60/L.
Sanderson Wortle Light vs Johnstone's
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet Slipper | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Chocolate Sparkle | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Purple Dusk | — | 5.1 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Plum Verbena | — | 6.4 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Wild Geranium | — | 6.5 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |