How does Dark olive (No.10 C 39) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Aged Bronze (ΔE 3.1, “very close”). 1 more Dulux colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre.

BS 4800 Dark olive (No.10 C 39)

Dulux Aged Bronze very close — ΔE 3.1 £14.40/L

BS 4800 Dark olive vs Dulux

3 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
Aged Bronze	—	3.1	very close	£14.40	£2.22
Delhi Bazaar 1	—	3.9	very close	£14.40	£2.22
Bramble Ramble	—	4.8	very close	£14.40	£2.22

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