How does Theatre Red (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Red Stallion 1 (ΔE 3.9, “very close”). These 6 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre, against Little Greene Theatre Red at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Theatre Red 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Stallion 1 | — | 3.9 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Garnet Symphony 2 | — | 4.1 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Fire Cracker 1 | — | 4.2 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Ruby Starlet | — | 5.3 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Ruby Fountain 1 | — | 5.4 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Abacus Bead | — | 6.9 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |