How does Pugin Red (No.LRV 12) by Dulux Heritage compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 Dark cherry (ΔE 3.7, “very close”).
Dulux Heritage Pugin Red vs BS 4800
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark cherry | No.04 D 45 | 3.7 | very close | — | — |
| Carnival red | No.04 E 56 | 7.4 | close | — | — |
| Misty red | No.04 D 44 | 7.4 | close | — | — |
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