How does Mellow apricot (No.06 E 50) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Marigold Cheer (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). 3 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 7 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre.
BS 4800 Mellow apricot vs Dulux
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marigold Cheer | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Marmalade Preserve | — | 3.7 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Buried Treasure | — | 3.8 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Golden Egg | — | 4.0 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Poached Peach | — | 4.3 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Safari Spice | — | 4.6 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sundrenched Saffron 3 | — | 4.9 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |