How does Ointment Pink by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Copper Blush (ΔE 3.8, “very close”). 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 6 Dulux paints range from £10.80 to £14.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Ointment Pink at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Ointment Pink 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Blush | — | 3.8 | very close | £10.80 | £1.66 |
| Treacle Tart 2 | — | 3.9 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Sumatran Melody 3 | — | 4.0 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Autumn Fern 3 | — | 4.0 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Tuscan Terracotta | — | 4.0 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Brick Dust | — | 4.1 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |