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How does Silk (No.ZOP1128) by Zoffany compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Bleached Lichen 3 (ΔE 0.9, “identical”). 5 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 6 Dulux paints range from £10.80 to £14.40 per litre, against Zoffany Silk at £23.20/L.

Zoffany Silk (No.ZOP1128) £23.20/L
Dulux Bleached Lichen 3 identical — ΔE 0.9 £14.40/L

Zoffany Silk vs Dulux

6 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
Bleached Lichen 3 — 0.9 identical £14.40 £2.22
Sandy Steps — 1.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Sesame Seed — 1.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Shifting Sands — 1.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Chalky Downs 4 — 1.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Egyptian Cotton — 1.3 near-identical £10.80 £1.66

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