How does Yellow (No.08 D 41) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Golden Umber 3 (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”). 6 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 Yellow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Umber 3 | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Butterscotch Syrup | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Desert Island 4 | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sundrenched Saffron 4 | — | 3.2 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Poached Peach | — | 3.2 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Desert Island 3 | — | 3.3 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Popped Corn | — | 3.4 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |