How does Dimpse by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Glacial Flow (ΔE 0.0, “identical”). 3 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 4 Dulux paints range from £10.80 to £14.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Dimpse at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball Dimpse £26.40/L

Dulux Glacial Flow identical — ΔE 0.0 £14.40/L

Farrow & Ball Dimpse vs Dulux

4 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
Glacial Flow	—	0.0	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Polished Pebble	—	1.1	near-identical	£10.80	£1.66
Goose White	—	1.1	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Grey Steel 3	—	1.1	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22

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