How does Bright Red (No.FTT-009) by Mylands compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Fire Cracker 4 (ΔE 1.9, “near-identical”). 2 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 £10.20 per litre, against Mylands Bright Red at £27.20/L.
Mylands Bright Red 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Cracker 4 | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Lost Coral | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Wild Poppy | — | 3.1 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Collective Coral | — | 5.1 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Raspberry Bellini | — | 5.1 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |