allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Early Lavender (No.No.260) by Mylands compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Mellow Heather 4 (ΔE 0.2, “identical”). 6 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 7 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Mylands Early Lavender at £27.20/L.
Mylands Early Lavender vs Dulux
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellow Heather 4 | — | 0.2 | identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Twilight Cinders 5 | — | 0.9 | identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Violet Morning | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Petal Caress | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Violet Surprise 4 | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Mercury Shower 5 | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Mauve Moment | — | 2.0 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |