How does Rubine Ashes (No.243) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Rich Praline 5 (ΔE 0.6, “identical”). 4 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 Rubine Ashes at £29.20/L.

Little Greene Rubine Ashes (No.243) £29.20/L

Dulux Rich Praline 5 identical — ΔE 0.6 £14.40/L

Little Greene Rubine Ashes vs Dulux

5 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
Rich Praline 5	—	0.6	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Waxed Wood	—	1.2	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Muted Stone	—	1.2	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Rum Caramel 5	—	1.2	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Tea Story	—	1.2	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22

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