How does Pugin Red (No.LRV 12) by Dulux Heritage compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Red Licorice (ΔE 1.0, “identical”). 2 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Johnstone's paints range from £7.53 to £13.37 per litre, against Dulux Heritage Pugin Red at £10.80/L.

Dulux Heritage Pugin Red (No.LRV 12) £10.80/L

Johnstone's Red Licorice identical — ΔE 1.0 £13.37/L

Dulux Heritage Pugin Red vs Johnstone's

3 closest Johnstone's 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
Red Licorice	—	1.0	identical	£13.37	£2.23
Merry Berry	—	2.2	near-identical	£7.53	£1.26
Crushed Tomatoes	—	3.7	very close	£13.37	£2.23

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