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How does Ferdinand (No.313) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Desert Wind (ΔE 2.0, “near-identical”). 7 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Little Greene Ferdinand at £29.20/L.

Little Greene Ferdinand (No.313) £29.20/L
Dulux Desert Wind near-identical — ΔE 2.0 £14.40/L

Little Greene Ferdinand vs Dulux

8 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
Desert Wind — 2.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Cracked Clay 3 — 2.1 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Frayed Hessian 4 — 2.1 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Summer Pecan 6 — 2.1 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Roman Stone 6 — 2.2 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Subtle Ivory 2 — 2.3 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Confetti Paper — 2.3 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Crumpled Linen 4 — 2.3 near-identical £14.40 £2.22

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