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 Johnstone's Spring Thistle (ΔE 5.5, “close”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Purple Rhapsody (ΔE 5.7) and RAL Classic Pearl violet (ΔE 5.9).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Thistle | Johnstone's | 5.5 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Purple Rhapsody | Johnstone's | 5.7 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pearl violet (No.4011) | RAL Classic | 5.9 | Similar | — | — |
| Mountain Blossom | Johnstone's | 6.1 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Powdered Violet | Johnstone's | 6.6 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Smoky Grape | Johnstone's | 6.9 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Magic Carpet | Johnstone's | 7.0 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pale Plum | Johnstone's | 7.2 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pale Lupin (No.3) | Little Greene | 7.4 | Similar | £28.00 | £4.31 |
Spring Thistle
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Purple Rhapsody
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Pearl violet
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 5.9
Mountain Blossom
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Powdered Violet
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Smoky Grape
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.9
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Magic Carpet
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 7.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Pale Plum
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 7.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Pale Lupin
Little Greene
Similar
ΔE 7.4
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
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