How does Inky Pool 5 by Dulux compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 Ribbon blue (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”).
Dulux Inky Pool 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbon blue | No.18 E 50 | 2.2 | near-identical | — | — |
| Duckegg | No.16 C 33 | 4.1 | very close | — | — |
| Turquoise | No.16 E 50 | 6.4 | close | — | — |
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