How does Smithfield (No.No.19) by Mylands compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Mercury Shower 5 (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”). 3 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 4 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Mylands Smithfield at £27.20/L.

Mylands Smithfield (No.No.19) £27.20/L

Dulux Mercury Shower 5 near-identical — ΔE 1.8 £14.40/L

Mylands Smithfield vs Dulux

4 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
Mercury Shower 5	—	1.8	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Maraschino Mocha 5	—	2.0	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Mercury Shower 4	—	2.2	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Potters Clay 2	—	2.2	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22

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