Anstruther Blue by Craig & Rose is a very pale muted blue. Hex: #D6DBE1. RGB: 214, 219, 225. Price: approximately £18.00 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Violet Echo (ΔE 0.5, “identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Dulux Wild Water 6 (ΔE 0.5) and Johnstone's Rare Orchid (ΔE 0.7).
Anstruther Blue by Craig & Rose
- Hex
#D6DBE1- RGB
- 214, 219, 225
- Manufacturer
- Craig & Rose
- Price per litre
- £18.00
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.57
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Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Echo | Johnstone's | 0.5 | Identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Wild Water 6 | Dulux | 0.5 | Identical | £10.20 (£7.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Rare Orchid | Johnstone's | 0.7 | Identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| February Frost | Johnstone's | 1.0 | Identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Atlantic Surf 6 | Dulux | 1.0 | Near-identical | £10.20 (£7.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Light French Grey (No.LRV 72) | Dulux Heritage | 1.3 | Near-identical | £10.40 (£7.60 less) | £1.30 |
| Amazon Beat 6 | Dulux | 1.3 | Near-identical | £10.20 (£7.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Horizon View | Dulux | 1.3 | Near-identical | £10.20 (£7.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Cumberland Fog | Johnstone's | 1.5 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
Violet Echo
Johnstone's
Identical
ΔE 0.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Wild Water 6
Dulux
Identical
ΔE 0.5
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Rare Orchid
Johnstone's
Identical
ΔE 0.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
February Frost
Johnstone's
Identical
ΔE 1.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Atlantic Surf 6
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.0
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Light French Grey
Dulux Heritage
Near-identical
ΔE 1.3
£10.40/L
£1.30/m2
Amazon Beat 6
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.3
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Horizon View
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.3
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Cumberland Fog
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
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Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Craig & Rose Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalky Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 1h | 4h | 1.5 g/L |
| Eggshell PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | — | — | 1h | 4h | 1.5 g/L |
| Gloss PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | — | — | 1h | 12h | 12 g/L |
Surface preparation by substrate
Chalky Emulsion
- General application
- Apply 2 coats by brush or roller. New dry plaster surfaces should be primed with a coat of Craig & Rose Primer Undercoat or other suitable wall primer. Chalky emulsion paint can be thinned slightly with 5-10% of clean water to counteract any excessive suction when being used directly on to plaster surfaces. See can for further details. If using packs with different batch numbers then blend before use.
Eggshell
- General application
- Apply 2 coats by brush or roller (synthetic bristle brushes give good results). Previously painted gloss or lustre surfaces should be abraded to improve adhesion. See can for further details. Bare wood or plaster surfaces should be primed with Craig & Rose Primer Undercoat for best results. Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960’s paint surfaces over wood or metal as they may contain harmful lead. For further advice, please contact the British Coatings Federation Ltd, James House, Bridge Street, Leatherhead. KT22 7EP.
Gloss
- General application
- Apply by brush or roller (synthetic bristle brushes give good results). Previously painted or glossy surfaces should be abraded before painting to improve adhesion. A second coat should be applied for best results. Special precautions should be taken during surface preparation of pre-1960’s paint surfaces over wood or metal as they may contain harmful lead. For further advice, please contact the British Coatings Federation Ltd, James House, Bridge Street, Leatherhead. KT22 7EP.
Craig & Rose primers & undercoats
For new plaster, bare wood/metal, or significant colour changes. Tinted to match your topcoat tone for best opacity.
| Product | For | Coverage | Coats | Tinted tones | Sizes | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1829 All Purpose Undercoat PAS | undercoat | — | 2 | — | — | — |
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