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How does French Rose (No.FTT-005) by Mylands compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match 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. Prices for these 7 Dulux paints range from £10.80 to £14.40 per litre, against Mylands French Rose at £27.20/L.

Mylands French Rose (No.FTT-005) £27.20/L
Dulux Ruby Fountain 6 near-identical — ΔE 2.3 £14.40/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 £14.40 £2.22
Party Surprise 2 — 3.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Boho Blush — 3.3 very close £10.80 £1.66
Pink Nevada 3 — 3.4 very close £14.40 £2.22
Burnt Autumn 3 — 3.5 very close £14.40 £2.22
Caribbean Dawn 2 — 4.2 very close £14.40 £2.22
Ash Rose — 4.2 very close £14.40 £2.22

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