allpaintcolours.co.ukHow does Strawberry red (No.3018) by RAL Classic compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Red Beacon (ΔE 3.7, “very close”). These 5 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre.
RAL Classic Strawberry red vs Dulux
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Beacon | — | 3.7 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Dynamite Red | — | 4.5 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Hot Paprika 4 | — | 4.5 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Earths Core | — | 5.5 | close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Volcanic Splash 4 | — | 6.2 | close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
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