allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Naperon by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Sumatran Melody 3 (ΔE 0.5, “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 £14.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Naperon at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Naperon vs Dulux
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumatran Melody 3 | — | 0.5 | identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Ayers Red | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Nectar Jewels 3 | — | 3.2 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Jungle Ginger 3 | — | 3.8 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Sunset Kiss | — | 3.8 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |