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How does Melon yellow (No.1028) by RAL Classic compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Sulphur Springs 3 (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”). 1 more Dulux colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 6 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre.

RAL Classic Melon yellow (No.1028)
Dulux Sulphur Springs 3 near-identical — ΔE 1.6 £14.40/L

RAL Classic Melon yellow vs Dulux

6 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
Sulphur Springs 3 — 1.6 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Earth Glaze 4 — 2.3 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Rich Havana 5 — 4.1 very close £14.40 £2.22
Golden Bark 4 — 4.1 very close £14.40 £2.22
Sunflower Symphony 4 — 4.4 very close £14.40 £2.22
Golden Bark 5 — 4.4 very close £14.40 £2.22

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