How does Purple (No.22 D 41) by BS 4800 compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Petal Perfection (ΔE 2.4, “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 6 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre.
BS 4800 Purple 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petal Perfection | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Sugared Lilac | — | 3.1 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Amethyst Showers 3 | — | 3.1 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Marble Swirl 4 | — | 3.4 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Lilac Heather 3 | — | 4.8 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Starlit Night 4 | — | 4.8 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
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