How does Florentine Red (No.LRV 7) by Dulux Heritage compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Garnet Symphony 2 (ΔE 3.2, “very close”). 2 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 7 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre, against Dulux Heritage Florentine Red at £10.40/L.
Dulux Heritage Florentine Red vs Dulux
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garnet Symphony 2 | — | 3.2 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Fire Cracker 1 | — | 3.5 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Moroccan Velvet 1 | — | 4.0 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Abacus Bead | — | 4.1 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Ruby Starlet | — | 4.4 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Red Stallion 1 | — | 4.8 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Moroccan Velvet 2 | — | 5.8 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |