How does Carmine (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Coral Polka (ΔE 2.5, “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 7 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre, against Little Greene Carmine at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Carmine vs Dulux
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Polka | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Floral Bunch | — | 2.5 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Coral Flair | — | 3.1 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Fire Cracker 5 | — | 4.0 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Pink Nevada 2 | — | 4.5 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Burnt Autumn 2 | — | 4.7 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Ruby Fountain 5 | — | 4.9 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |