How does Vintage Smoke by Dulux compare with BS 4800’s closest paints? The nearest match is BS 4800 Charcoal grey (ΔE 3.8, “very close”).
Dulux Vintage Smoke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal grey | No.10 A 11 | 3.8 | very close | — | — |
| Storm grey | No.00 A 13 | 4.7 | very close | — | — |
| Beaver brown | No.08 B 25 | 6.0 | close | — | — |
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