How does Sardine by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Steel Symphony 3 (ΔE 3.2, “very close”). These 3 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Sardine at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Sardine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel Symphony 3 | — | 3.2 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Jewelled Creek 3 | — | 4.2 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Celestial Cloud 2 | — | 4.3 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |