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How does Carys (No.148) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Spring Breeze 3 (ΔE 2.7, “near-identical”). 4 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 5 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Little Greene Carys at £29.20/L.

Little Greene Carys (No.148) £29.20/L
Dulux Spring Breeze 3 near-identical — ΔE 2.7 £14.40/L

Little Greene Carys vs Dulux

5 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
Spring Breeze 3 — 2.7 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Easter Morn 3 — 2.8 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Sulphur Sunrise — 3.1 very close £14.40 £2.22
Lemon Chiffon 3 — 3.2 very close £14.40 £2.22
Lemon Pie — 3.2 very close £14.40 £2.22

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