How does Cacao Nibs by Dulux compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 Bitter chocolate (ΔE 3.6, “very close”).
Dulux Cacao Nibs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitter chocolate | No.08 B 29 | 3.6 | very close | — | — |
| Brown | No.06 C 40 | 6.1 | close | — | — |
| Dark olive | No.10 C 39 | 6.3 | close | — | — |
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