Purple heather (No.22 C 37) by BS 4800 is a mid-tone grey with a subtle blue undertone. Hex: #7D7A9B. RGB: 125, 122, 155. The nearest paint match is Dulux Purple Polka 2 (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £14.40 per litre. Other close alternatives include Dulux Amethyst Falls 5 (ΔE 3.0) and Dulux Marble Swirl 2 (ΔE 4.2).
Purple heather (No.22 C 37) by BS 4800
- Hex
#7D7A9B- RGB
- 125, 122, 155
- Colour system
- BS 4800
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Nearest paint matches & alternatives
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Polka 2 | Dulux | 1.6 | Near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Amethyst Falls 5 | Dulux | 3.0 | Near-identical | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Marble Swirl 2 | Dulux | 4.2 | Very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Lilac Heather 1 | Dulux | 4.7 | Very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Midnight Iris 1 | Dulux | 5.0 | Very close | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Amethyst Falls 4 | Dulux | 5.3 | Similar | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Lavender Blossom 1 | Dulux | 5.3 | Similar | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Plush Velvet 5 | Dulux | 5.3 | Similar | £14.40 | £2.22 |
| Spring Thistle | Johnstone's | 5.5 | Similar | £13.37 | £2.23 |
Purple Polka 2
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Amethyst Falls 5
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 3.0
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Marble Swirl 2
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Lilac Heather 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Midnight Iris 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 5.0
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Amethyst Falls 4
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Lavender Blossom 1
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Plush Velvet 5
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Spring Thistle
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
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