How does Blue grey (No.7031) by RAL Classic compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Basically Black (ΔE 1.4, “near-identical”). 2 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre.
RAL Classic Blue grey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basically Black | — | 1.4 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Noble Grey | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Charcoal Drift | — | 1.9 | near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
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Full RAL Classic → Dulux conversion chart — every colour's nearest equivalent