How does Cream (No.9001) by RAL Classic compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Cotton Thread (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 4 more Dulux colours 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 Cream (No.9001)

Dulux Cotton Thread near-identical — ΔE 1.3 £14.40/L

RAL Classic Cream vs Dulux

5 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
Cotton Thread	—	1.3	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Morning Light	—	1.6	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Ivory Lace	—	1.6	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Desert Wind	—	1.7	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22
Desert Vista	—	1.8	near-identical	£14.40	£2.22

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