How does Carnival red (No.04 E 56) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Fire Cracker 3 (ΔE 0.8, “identical”). 4 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 Carnival 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Cracker 3 | — | 0.8 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Pepper Red | — | 0.8 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Burnt Autumn 1 | — | 3.0 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Volcanic Red | — | 3.0 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Volcanic Splash 3 | — | 3.2 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |