How does Wood Ash (No.3) by Little Greene compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Dusted Moss 4 (ΔE 0.6, “identical”). 3 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 4 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre, against Little Greene Wood Ash at £28.00/L.
Little Greene Wood Ash vs Dulux
4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusted Moss 4 | — | 0.6 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Cameo Silk 4 | — | 0.6 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Milky Pail | — | 0.6 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Timeless | — | 0.8 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |