How does Nancys Blushes by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Candy Love 4 (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”). 4 more Dulux colours 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 £10.20 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Nancys Blushes at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Nancys Blushes vs Dulux
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Love 4 | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Cherry Plum | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Party Surprise 3 | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Pink Nevada 4 | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Adobe Pink 4 | — | 3.0 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |