How does Hot Paprika 3 by Dulux compare with RAL Classic’s closest paints? The nearest match is RAL Classic Flame red (ΔE 2.2, “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 Hot Paprika 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame red | No.3000 | 2.2 | near-identical | — | — |
| Coral red | No.3016 | 2.5 | near-identical | — | — |
| Vermilion | No.2002 | 4.4 | very close | — | — |
| Orient red | No.3031 | 4.5 | very close | — | — |
| Signal red | No.3001 | 5.0 | very close | — | — |