How does Timeless by Dulux compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 White (ΔE 2.1, “near-identical”). 2 more BS 4800 colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall.
Dulux Timeless 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | No.00 E 55 | 2.1 | near-identical | — | — |
| Pearl grey | No.22 B 15 | 3.3 | very close | — | — |
| Ice blue | No.18 C 31 | 3.5 | very close | — | — |
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