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How does French Gray by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Gooseberry Fool 3 (ΔE 2.0, “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 £10.80 to £14.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball French Gray at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball French Gray £26.40/L
Dulux Gooseberry Fool 3 near-identical — ΔE 2.0 £14.40/L

Farrow & Ball French Gray 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
Gooseberry Fool 3 — 2.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Overtly Olive — 2.0 near-identical £10.80 £1.66
Sophisticated Sage — 2.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22

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