How does Wine red (No.3005) by RAL Classic compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Fire Cracker 1 (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”). These 6 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre.
RAL Classic Wine red 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Cracker 1 | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Abacus Bead | — | 4.5 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Moroccan Velvet 1 | — | 4.6 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Garnet Symphony 1 | — | 4.8 | very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Red Stallion 1 | — | 6.0 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Ruby Starlet | — | 6.1 | close | £10.20 | £1.57 |