How does China Clay - Mid (No.176) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Treacle Tart 5 (ΔE 0.8, “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 4 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Little Greene China Clay - Mid at £29.20/L.

Little Greene China Clay - Mid (No.176) £29.20/L

Dulux Treacle Tart 5 identical — ΔE 0.8 £14.40/L

Little Greene China Clay - Mid 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
Treacle Tart 5	—	0.8	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Crumpled Linen 2	—	0.9	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Polar Pink	—	1.2	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Frayed Hessian 2	—	1.7	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22

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