How does Pearl Barley (No.LRV 63) by Dulux Heritage compare with Crown’s closest paints? The nearest match is Crown Sandstone (ΔE 2.1, “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 £9.60 per litre, against Dulux Heritage Pearl Barley at £10.80/L.

Dulux Heritage Pearl Barley (No.LRV 63) £10.80/L

Crown Sandstone near-identical — ΔE 2.1 £7.90/L

Dulux Heritage Pearl Barley 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
Sandstone	—	2.1	near-identical	£7.90	£1.32
Country Stone	—	2.7	near-identical	£7.90	£1.32
Fawn	—	3.8	very close	£9.60	£1.60

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