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How does Light Cobalt (No.LRV 46) by Dulux Heritage compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Atlantic Surf 4 (ΔE 0.7, “identical”). 2 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Dulux Heritage Light Cobalt at £10.80/L.

Dulux Heritage Light Cobalt (No.LRV 46) £10.80/L
Dulux Atlantic Surf 4 identical — ΔE 0.7 £14.40/L

Dulux Heritage Light Cobalt vs Dulux

3 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
Atlantic Surf 4 — 0.7 identical £14.40 £2.22
Wild Water 4 — 1.6 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Morning Jewel 4 — 2.8 near-identical £14.40 £2.22

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