How does Marigold Cheer by Dulux compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 Mellow apricot (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”).
Dulux Marigold Cheer vs BS 4800
2 closest BS 4800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellow apricot | No.06 E 50 | 1.7 | near-identical | — | — |
| Yellow | No.08 D 41 | 5.1 | close | — | — |