allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Mellow apricot (No.06 E 50) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Marigold Cheer (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). 7 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre.
BS 4800 Mellow apricot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marigold Cheer | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Moroccan Sands 2 | — | 3.3 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Moroccan Sands 3 | — | 3.4 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Honey Drizzle 3 | — | 3.4 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Harvest Fruits 2 | — | 3.5 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Polar Flame 1 | — | 3.6 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Marmalade Preserve | — | 3.7 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Buried Treasure | — | 3.8 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
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