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How does Dark Stone (No.LRV 46) by Dulux Heritage compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Mid Stone (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”). 2 more Crown colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Crown paints range from £7.90 to £18.80 per litre, against Dulux Heritage Dark Stone at £10.80/L.

Dulux Heritage Dark Stone (No.LRV 46) £10.80/L
Crown Mid Stone near-identical — ΔE 1.6 £7.90/L

Dulux Heritage Dark Stone vs Crown

3 closest Crown 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
Mid Stone — 1.6 near-identical £7.90 £1.32
Rustic Twine® — 3.2 very close £14.00 £2.33
Striking — 3.5 very close £18.80 £3.13

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