Victoria plum (No.02 C 39) by BS 4800 is a deep muted red. Hex: #764A57. RGB: 118, 74, 87. The nearest paint match is Johnstone's Dusky Berry (ΔE 3.0, “very close”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Farrow & Ball Preference Red (ΔE 4.1) and Johnstone's Pomegranate Punch (ΔE 4.2).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusky Berry | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Preference Red | Farrow & Ball | 4.1 | Very close | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Pomegranate Punch | Johnstone's | 4.2 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Plum Cocktail | Johnstone's | 4.4 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Velvet Cushion | Johnstone's | 4.4 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Mesa Red | Johnstone's | 4.7 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Summer Surprise 2 | Dulux | 4.8 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Velvet Robe | Dulux | 4.9 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Waterlily Blush 1 | Dulux | 5.4 | Similar | £10.20 | £1.57 |
Dusky Berry
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Preference Red
Farrow & Ball
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Pomegranate Punch
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Plum Cocktail
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Velvet Cushion
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Mesa Red
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Summer Surprise 2
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.8
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Velvet Robe
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Waterlily Blush 1
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.4
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
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