How does Black Blue by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Almost Black (ΔE 2.3, “near-identical”). 2 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Dulux paints range from £10.20 to £14.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Black Blue at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball Black Blue £26.40/L

Dulux Almost Black near-identical — ΔE 2.3 £14.40/L

Farrow & Ball Black Blue vs Dulux

3 closest Dulux 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
Almost Black	—	2.3	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Sapphire Splendor	—	3.9	very close	£10.20	£1.57
Sapphire Splendour	—	3.9	very close	£14.40	£2.22

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