How does Canary Yellow (No.10 E 55) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Sunny Savannah 3 (ΔE 0.7, “identical”). 8 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 £10.20 per litre.
BS 4800 Canary Yellow vs Dulux
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Savannah 3 | — | 0.7 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Easter Morn 1 | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Buttercup Fool 1 | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sunny Savannah 4 | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Delhi Bazaar 4 | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Delhi Bazaar 5 | — | 2.1 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Gold | — | 2.5 | near-identical | — | — |
| Banana Dream 2 | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Spring Breeze 1 | — | 3.1 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |