How does Threadneedle (No.No.262) by Mylands compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Velvet Truffle 5 (ΔE 0.5, “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 Threadneedle at £27.20/L.

Mylands Threadneedle (No.No.262) £27.20/L

Dulux Velvet Truffle 5 identical — ΔE 0.5 £14.40/L

Mylands Threadneedle 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
Velvet Truffle 5	—	0.5	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Roman Stone 4	—	0.7	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Sultana Spice 4	—	0.7	identical	£14.40	£2.22
Expresso Delight 5	—	0.9	identical	£14.40	£2.22

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