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How does China Clay - Deep (No.177) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Frayed Hessian 1 (ΔE 1.3, “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. Prices for these 4 Dulux paints range from £10.80 to £14.40 per litre, against Little Greene China Clay - Deep at £29.20/L.

Little Greene China Clay - Deep (No.177) £29.20/L
Dulux Frayed Hessian 1 near-identical — ΔE 1.3 £14.40/L

Little Greene China Clay - Deep 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
Frayed Hessian 1 — 1.3 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Cappuccino Candy 4 — 1.6 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Soft Stone — 1.6 near-identical £10.80 £1.66
Cracked Clay 1 — 1.9 near-identical £14.40 £2.22

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