Lido Blue by Craig & Rose is a deep grey with a subtle blue undertone. Hex: #444752. RGB: 68, 71, 82. Price: approximately £18.00 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Slate grey (ΔE 1.4, “near-identical”). Other close matches include Coat 2AM (ΔE 1.5) and Johnstone's Purple Parlor (ΔE 2.2).
Lido Blue by Craig & Rose
- Hex
#444752- RGB
- 68, 71, 82
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slate grey (No.7015) | RAL Classic | 1.4 | Near-identical | — | — |
| 2AM | Coat | 1.5 | Near-identical | £22.40 (£4.40 more) | £4.48 |
| Purple Parlor | Johnstone's | 2.2 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Graphite grey (No.7024) | RAL Classic | 2.5 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Indigo Blue (No.SAP0075) | Sanderson | 2.7 | Near-identical | £19.60 (£1.60 more) | — |
| Ink (No.ZOP0068) | Zoffany | 3.0 | Near-identical | £22.00 (£4.00 more) | — |
| Sapphire Splendor | Dulux | 3.1 | Very close | £10.20 (£7.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Sapphire Splendour | Dulux | 3.1 | Very close | £10.20 (£7.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Duchess blue (No.20 C 40) | BS 4800 | 3.6 | Very close | — | — |
Slate grey
RAL Classic
Near-identical
ΔE 1.4
2AM
Coat
Near-identical
ΔE 1.5
£22.40/L
£4.48/m2
Purple Parlor
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Graphite grey
RAL Classic
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
Indigo Blue
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£19.60/L
Ink
Zoffany
Near-identical
ΔE 3.0
£22.00/L
Sapphire Splendor
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.1
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Sapphire Splendour
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.1
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Duchess blue
BS 4800
Very close
ΔE 3.6
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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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