How does Pale Lupin (No.278) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Imperial Mauve 1 (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). These 4 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Little Greene Pale Lupin at £29.20/L.
Little Greene Pale Lupin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Mauve 1 | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Moon Waves 1 | — | 4.7 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Midnight Iris 1 | — | 4.8 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Marble Swirl 2 | — | 5.1 | close | £14.40 | £2.22 |