Cadmium by Craig & Rose is a mid-tone red. Hex: #AD583D. RGB: 173, 88, 61. Price: approximately £18.00 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Dulux Mexican Mosaic 2 (ΔE 2.7, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £10.20 per litre. Other close matches include Earthborn Flower Pot (ΔE 3.3) and Johnstone's Tabasco (ΔE 3.5).

Cadmium by Craig & Rose

Hex: #AD583D
RGB: 173, 88, 61
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 (?)
Mexican Mosaic 2	Dulux	2.7	Near-identical	£10.20 (£7.80 less)	£1.57
Flower Pot	Earthborn	3.3	Very close	£24.00 (£6.00 more)	£4.80
Tabasco	Johnstone's	3.5	Very close	£12.36 (£5.64 less)	£2.06
Orange Vermillion	Johnstone's	4.0	Very close	£12.36 (£5.64 less)	£2.06
Cinnamon Stone	Johnstone's	4.3	Very close	£12.36 (£5.64 less)	£2.06
Crimson Fox®	Crown	4.4	Very close	£8.20 (£9.80 less)	£1.37
Burnished Copper	Dulux	4.5	Very close	£10.20 (£7.80 less)	£1.57
Mahogany Red	Dulux	4.5	Very close	£10.20 (£7.80 less)	£1.57
Glowing Firelight	Johnstone's	4.5	Very close	£12.36 (£5.64 less)	£2.06

Mexican Mosaic 2 Dulux

Near-identical ΔE 2.7

Orange Vermillion Johnstone's

Very close ΔE 4.0

£12.36/L £2.06/m²

Cinnamon Stone Johnstone's

Burnished Copper Dulux

Glowing Firelight Johnstone's

Very close ΔE 4.5

£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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