How does May green (No.6017) by RAL Classic compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Dublin Bay 3 (ΔE 3.3, “very close”). 1 more Dulux colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 5 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre.
RAL Classic May green 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Bay 3 | — | 3.3 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Lush Grass | — | 3.3 | very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Enchanted Eden | — | 5.4 | close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Celtic Moor 1 | — | 6.5 | close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Woodland Fern 3 | — | 6.9 | close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
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