How does Gentleman’s Pink (No.No.221) by Mylands compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance 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 £10.20 per litre, against Mylands Gentleman’s Pink at £27.20/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 | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Autumn Fern 5 | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Bongo Jazz 5 | — | 1.8 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Coral Canyon 5 | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Coral Canyon 4 | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Silken Sunrise 5 | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Jungle Ginger 5 | — | 2.2 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Caribbean Dawn 5 | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Peach Blossom | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |