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How does London Stone by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Natural Yarn (ΔE 2.6, “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 London Stone at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball London Stone £26.40/L
Dulux Natural Yarn near-identical — ΔE 2.6 £14.40/L

Farrow & Ball London Stone 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
Natural Yarn — 2.6 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Bleached Lichen 1 — 2.9 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Beauty Cream — 3.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22

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