How does Red (No.04 E 55) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Dynamite Red (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). 2 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 5 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre.
BS 4800 Red vs Dulux
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamite Red | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Hot Paprika 4 | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Earths Core | — | 3.0 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Volcanic Splash 4 | — | 4.1 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Rocket Fire | — | 4.6 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |