How does Brown (No.06 C 40) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Double Espresso (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”). 5 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 6 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre.
BS 4800 Brown vs Dulux
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Espresso | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Saddle Brown | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Exotic Spice 1 | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Precious Peat | — | 3.4 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Spicy Sandalwood 1 | — | 3.4 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Velvet Truffle 1 | — | 3.8 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
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