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How does Hammock (No.38) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Gentle Gold 1 (ΔE 1.0, “near-identical”). 2 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Little Greene Hammock at £29.20/L.

Little Greene Hammock (No.38) £29.20/L
Dulux Gentle Gold 1 near-identical — ΔE 1.0 £14.40/L

Little Greene Hammock vs Dulux

3 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
Gentle Gold 1 — 1.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Golden Light — 1.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Trench Coat — 1.2 near-identical £14.40 £2.22

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