How does First Light (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Lunar Falls (ΔE 1.3, “near-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 First Light at £28.00/L.
Little Greene First Light 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunar Falls | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Lunar Glow | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Dawn Zest | — | 2.1 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Primrose White | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Buttercup Fool 6 | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Iced Ivory | — | 2.4 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Cowslip Flower | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |