How does Violet blue (No.5000) by RAL Classic compare with Dulux Heritage’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Heritage Deep Ultramarine (ΔE 3.5, “very close”).
RAL Classic Violet blue vs Dulux Heritage
1 closest Dulux Heritage match 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Ultramarine | No.LRV 9 | 3.5 | very close | £10.40 | £1.30 |