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What's the closest Dulux match to Mylands Long Acre No.102?

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The closest Dulux match to Mylands Long Acre No.102 is Steel Symphony 3 (LRV 33), at ΔE 2.7 — very close but not a dead ringer. Quartz Flint 1 is the next option but drifts further off at ΔE 4.6.

If you want Long Acre in a Dulux pot, Steel Symphony 3 is your best bet. At ΔE 2.7 from the original it's a very close match — close enough that most people wouldn't clock the difference on a wall, though a trained eye might spot a hair's difference side by side. Its LRV of 33 sits in that mid-depth, soft-grey territory Long Acre lives in, so it'll behave similarly in terms of how much light it bounces back.

The runner-up is Quartz Flint 1 (LRV 29.5), but at ΔE 4.6 it's a noticeably different beast — a touch darker and off in undertone. I wouldn't reach for it expecting a faithful copy. Use it only if you actively prefer how it looks, not as a Long Acre substitute.

Here's the honest caveat, mate: a ΔE of 2.7 means the match is good but not invisible. Mylands paints carry a depth and slight chalkiness in the finish that Dulux's formulation won't replicate exactly, even with a spot-on colour reading. So if you're patching into existing Long Acre, don't switch brands mid-wall — you'll see the join in certain light. Match the brand for repairs.

Where brand-swapping makes sense is a fresh start: a new room, a whole redecoration, or where budget's tight and you'd rather put the saving into a better roller and two proper coats. In that case Steel Symphony 3 will give you a thoroughly convincing Long Acre look for less outlay.

Whatever you decide, always test before committing. Get a sample of Steel Symphony 3, paint two coats on a bit of lining paper or board, and move it around the room over a full day — north light, afternoon sun, lamplight. Greys of this depth are the most prone to shifting undertone depending on aspect, so judge it in your actual space, not in the shop.

Colours from the answer

LRV 33.3
Mylands
Long Acre No.102
LRV 33
Dulux
Steel Symphony 3
LRV 29.5
Dulux
Quartz Flint 1

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