How does String by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Warm Straw (ΔE 0.6, “identical”). 2 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball String at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball String £26.40/L

Dulux Warm Straw identical — ΔE 0.6 £14.40/L

Farrow & Ball String vs Dulux

3 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
Warm Straw	—	0.6	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Salisbury Stones 4	—	2.1	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Bracken Salts 4	—	2.2	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22

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