How does Mambo (No.112) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Iris Bouquet (ΔE 2.3, “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 5 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Little Greene Mambo at £29.20/L.
Little Greene Mambo vs Dulux
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Bouquet | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Mystic Mauve 1 | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Sapphire Springs 4 | — | 3.9 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Martian Skies 3 | — | 4.0 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Blueberry Icing | — | 4.9 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |