How does African Adventure 3 by Dulux compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match is RAL Classic Signal orange (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”). 2 more RAL Classic colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall.
Dulux African Adventure 3 vs RAL Classic
5 closest RAL Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal orange | No.2010 | 1.6 | near-identical | — | — |
| Salmon pink | No.3022 | 2.8 | near-identical | — | — |
| Pearl orange | No.2013 | 3.0 | near-identical | — | — |
| Red orange | No.2001 | 4.9 | very close | — | — |
| Salmon orange | No.2012 | 5.6 | close | — | — |