How does French Rose (No.FTT-005) by Mylands compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Ruby Fountain 6 (ΔE 2.3, “near-identical”). 4 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 £10.20 per litre, against Mylands French Rose at £27.20/L.
Mylands French Rose vs Dulux
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Fountain 6 | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Party Surprise 2 | — | 3.0 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Boho Blush | — | 3.3 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Pink Nevada 3 | — | 3.4 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Burnt Autumn 3 | — | 3.5 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Caribbean Dawn 2 | — | 4.2 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Ash Rose | — | 4.2 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |