How does Boathouse Blue (No.LRV 29) by Dulux Heritage compare with Farrow & Ball’s closest paints? The nearest match is Farrow & Ball Chinese Blue (ΔE 2.7, “near-identical”). 2 more Farrow & Ball colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Farrow & Ball paints are all priced at £26.40 per litre, against Dulux Heritage Boathouse Blue at £10.80/L.

Dulux Heritage Boathouse Blue (No.LRV 29) £10.80/L

Farrow & Ball Chinese Blue near-identical — ΔE 2.7 £26.40/L

Dulux Heritage Boathouse Blue vs Farrow & Ball

3 closest Farrow & Ball 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
Chinese Blue	—	2.7	near-identical	£26.40	£4.06
Yard Blue	—	3.5	very close	£26.40	£4.06
Cooks Blue	—	4.0	very close	£26.40	£4.06

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