How does Fire Cracker 1 by Dulux compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match is RAL Classic Oxide red (ΔE 1.8, “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 Fire Cracker 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxide red | No.3009 | 1.8 | near-identical | — | — |
| Wine red | No.3005 | 2.8 | near-identical | — | — |
| Red brown | No.8012 | 3.7 | very close | — | — |
| Pearl ruby red | No.3032 | 4.2 | very close | — | — |
| Purple red | No.3004 | 5.1 | close | — | — |