allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Dark laurel (No.12 D 45) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Nordic Hills (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). These 3 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre.
BS 4800 Dark laurel vs Dulux
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic Hills | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Wild Cactus | — | 6.0 | close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Gooseberry Fool 1 | — | 7.6 | close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
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