allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Shallot by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Waterlily Blush 3 (ΔE 2.7, “near-identical”). 5 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Shallot at £26.40/L.
Farrow & Ball Shallot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterlily Blush 3 | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Rock Candy 3 | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Party Balloons | — | 3.4 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Damson Dream 6 | — | 3.4 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Fuchsia Falls 3 | — | 3.5 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Blossom Blush | — | 3.8 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Emporium Rose 3 | — | 4.1 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Orchid Opera 2 | — | 4.8 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |