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How does Gentleman’s Pink (No.No.221) by Mylands compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Mango Melody 5 (ΔE 1.1, “near-identical”). 8 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 9 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Mylands Gentleman’s Pink at £27.20/L.

Mylands Gentleman’s Pink (No.No.221) £27.20/L
Dulux Mango Melody 5 near-identical — ΔE 1.1 £14.40/L

Mylands Gentleman’s Pink vs Dulux

9 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
Mango Melody 5 — 1.1 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Autumn Fern 5 — 1.7 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Bongo Jazz 5 — 1.8 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Sumatran Melody 5 — 2.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Coral Canyon 5 — 2.2 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Coral Canyon 4 — 2.2 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Silken Sunrise 5 — 2.2 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Jungle Ginger 5 — 2.2 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Caribbean Dawn 5 — 2.3 near-identical £14.40 £2.22

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