How does Ribbon blue (No.18 E 50) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Coastal Breeze (ΔE 1.2, “near-identical”). 3 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 4 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre.
BS 4800 Ribbon blue vs Dulux
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Breeze | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Open Sky | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Summer Medley 4 | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Cloudless Sky | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |