How does Grate Black by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Stable Gates (ΔE 1.9, “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. These 3 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Grate Black at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball Grate Black £26.40/L

Dulux Stable Gates near-identical — ΔE 1.9 £14.40/L

Farrow & Ball Grate Black 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
Stable Gates	—	1.9	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Spinning Wheel	—	3.1	very close	£14.40	£2.22
Almost Black	—	3.2	very close	£14.40	£2.22

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