How does Bothy Blue by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Fragrant Cloud 2 (ΔE 0.3, “identical”). 1 more Dulux colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 5 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Bothy Blue at £24.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Bothy Blue vs Dulux
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fragrant Cloud 2 | — | 0.3 | identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Violet Kiss | — | 3.6 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Martian Skies 6 | — | 4.3 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Mystic Mauve 2 | — | 4.5 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Sapphire Springs 5 | — | 4.6 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |