How does Mischief (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Moroccan Velvet 4 (ΔE 2.9, “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 6 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre, against Little Greene Mischief at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Mischief vs Dulux
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moroccan Velvet 4 | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Summer Surprise 3 | — | 3.9 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Moroccan Velvet 3 | — | 3.9 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Candy Love 1 | — | 4.9 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Blush Rambler 1 | — | 5.5 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sumptuous Plum | — | 5.8 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |