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How does Half Empire Grey (No.ZOP1052) by Zoffany compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Chic Shadow (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). 3 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 4 Dulux paints range from £10.80 to £14.40 per litre, against Zoffany Half Empire Grey at £23.20/L.

Zoffany Half Empire Grey (No.ZOP1052) £23.20/L
Dulux Chic Shadow near-identical — ΔE 1.7 £10.80/L

Zoffany Half Empire Grey vs Dulux

4 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
Chic Shadow — 1.7 near-identical £10.80 £1.66
Grey Steel 2 — 1.7 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Flying Feather — 1.9 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Goosewing — 2.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22

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