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How does Empire Grey (No.ZOP1037) by Zoffany compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Gull Grey (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). 2 more Sanderson colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Sanderson paints are all priced at £20.00 per litre, against Zoffany Empire Grey at £23.20/L.

Zoffany Empire Grey (No.ZOP1037) £23.20/L
Sanderson Gull Grey (No.SAP1068) near-identical — ΔE 1.7 £20.00/L

Zoffany Empire Grey vs Sanderson

3 closest Sanderson 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
Gull Grey No.SAP1068 1.7 near-identical £20.00 —
English Grey No.SAP1048 2.8 near-identical £20.00 —
Iron Grey No.SAP1077 2.9 near-identical £20.00 —

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