How does Duckegg (No.16 C 33) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Soft Fauna 4 (ΔE 1.9, “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 Duckegg (No.16 C 33)

Dulux Soft Fauna 4 near-identical — ΔE 1.9 £14.40/L

BS 4800 Duckegg 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 Fauna 4	—	1.9	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Sea Urchin 4	—	2.0	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Mint Macaroon	—	2.0	near-identical	£10.80	£1.66

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