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How does Shirting (No.129) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Spring Blush (ΔE 3.1, “very close”). 2 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 3 Dulux paints range from £10.80 to £14.40 per litre, against Little Greene Shirting at £29.20/L.

Little Greene Shirting (No.129) £29.20/L
Dulux Spring Blush very close — ΔE 3.1 £14.40/L

Little Greene Shirting 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
Spring Blush — 3.1 very close £14.40 £2.22
Rock Salt — 3.1 very close £10.80 £1.66
Snow Scene — 3.1 very close £14.40 £2.22

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