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How does Stone Blue by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Winter Teal 2 (ΔE 2.0, “near-identical”). 3 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 4 Dulux paints range from £10.80 to £14.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Stone Blue at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball Stone Blue £26.40/L
Dulux Winter Teal 2 near-identical — ΔE 2.0 £14.40/L

Farrow & Ball Stone Blue vs Dulux

4 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
Winter Teal 2 — 2.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Stonewashed Blue — 2.5 near-identical £10.80 £1.66
Pebble Drift 2 — 3.3 very close £14.40 £2.22
Celestial Cloud 2 — 3.3 very close £14.40 £2.22

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