How does Atomic Red (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Hot Paprika 3 (ΔE 2.7, “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. These 8 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre, against Little Greene Atomic Red at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Atomic Red vs Dulux
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Paprika 3 | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Volcanic Red | — | 3.3 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Volcanic Splash 3 | — | 3.7 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Red Beacon | — | 4.0 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Volcanic Splash 4 | — | 4.3 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Earths Core | — | 5.0 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Spicy Paprika | — | 5.5 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Auburn Falls 2 | — | 6.6 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |