How does Dublin Bay 3 by Dulux compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match is RAL Classic Pure green (ΔE 2.0, “near-identical”). 1 more RAL Classic colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall.
Dulux Dublin Bay 3 vs RAL Classic
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure green | No.6037 | 2.0 | near-identical | — | — |
| May green | No.6017 | 3.3 | very close | — | — |
| Traffic green | No.6024 | 5.0 | very close | — | — |
| Signal green | No.6032 | 6.5 | close | — | — |