How does Half Linen (No.ZOP0056) by Zoffany compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Dulux Crumpled Linen 4 (ΔE 0.0, “identical”). 7 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Dulux paints are all priced at £10.20 per litre, against Zoffany Half Linen at £22.00/L.
Zoffany Half Linen vs Dulux
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crumpled Linen 4 | — | 0.0 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Earthen Cream 4 | — | 0.5 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Subtle Ivory 2 | — | 0.5 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Caramel Sand 6 | — | 0.9 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Bracken Salts 6 | — | 0.9 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Subtle Ivory 4 | — | 0.9 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Almond White | — | 0.9 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Frayed Hessian 4 | — | 0.9 | identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |