Esterhazy by Craig & Rose is a pale grey with a subtle cyan undertone. Hex: #D3DADC. RGB: 211, 218, 220. Price: approximately £18.00 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Stone Flower (ΔE 0.5, “identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Dawn Swim (ΔE 0.9) and Farrow & Ball Borrowed Light (ΔE 1.2).
Esterhazy by Craig & Rose
- Hex
#D3DADC- RGB
- 211, 218, 220
- Manufacturer
- Craig & Rose
- Price per litre
- £18.00
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.57
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Flower | Johnstone's | 0.5 | Identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Dawn Swim | Johnstone's | 0.9 | Identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Borrowed Light | Farrow & Ball | 1.2 | Near-identical | £25.60 (£7.60 more) | £3.94 |
| Niagara Blues 6 | Dulux | 1.2 | Near-identical | £10.20 (£7.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Wayward Winds | Johnstone's | 1.3 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Cumberland Fog | Johnstone's | 1.3 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Celestial Cloud 6 | Dulux | 1.4 | Near-identical | £10.20 (£7.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Billowing Clouds | Johnstone's | 1.4 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Light French Grey (No.LRV 72) | Dulux Heritage | 1.4 | Near-identical | £10.40 (£7.60 less) | £1.30 |
Colour neighbourhood
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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