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How does Sea foam (No.12 B 15) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Soft Moss 6 (ΔE 1.1, “near-identical”). 2 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Dulux paints range from £10.80 to £14.40 per litre.

BS 4800 Sea foam (No.12 B 15)
Dulux Soft Moss 6 near-identical — ΔE 1.1 £14.40/L

BS 4800 Sea foam 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
Soft Moss 6 — 1.1 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Apple White — 1.8 near-identical £10.80 £1.66
Celtic Forest 6 — 1.8 near-identical £14.40 £2.22

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