How does Blue Verditer (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Stonewashed Blue (ΔE 3.0, “very close”). 3 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 4 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre, against Little Greene Blue Verditer at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Blue Verditer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonewashed Blue | — | 3.0 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Celestial Blue 5 | — | 3.2 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Amazon Beat 3 | — | 3.3 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Intense Azure | — | 3.5 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |