How does Tallow by Farrow & Ball compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Twisted Bamboo 4 (ΔE 0.4, “identical”). 8 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 9 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Tallow at £25.60/L.
Farrow & Ball Tallow vs Dulux
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Bamboo 4 | — | 0.4 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Orchid White | — | 0.6 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sun Swirl | — | 0.7 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Tuscan Treasure 6 | — | 0.7 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Twisted Bamboo 3 | — | 0.8 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Cream Tea | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Golden Fern 6 | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Classic Cream | — | 1.1 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Gardenia | — | 1.2 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |