How does Down (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Frayed Hessian 4 (ΔE 0.4, “identical”). 6 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 Down at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Down 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frayed Hessian 4 | — | 0.4 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Summer Pecan 6 | — | 0.4 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Soft Almond 6 | — | 0.6 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Caramel Sand 6 | — | 0.6 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Roman Stone 6 | — | 0.7 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Cracked Clay 3 | — | 0.9 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Golden Jasmine 2 | — | 1.0 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |