Medici Crimson by Craig & Rose is a mid-tone muted red. Hex: #85494F. RGB: 133, 73, 79. Price: approximately £18.00 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Heart's Afire (ΔE 2.1, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Farrow & Ball Eating Room Red (ΔE 2.3) and Johnstone's Dusky Berry Rmc (ΔE 2.4).
Medici Crimson by Craig & Rose
- Hex
#85494F- RGB
- 133, 73, 79
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart's Afire | Johnstone's | 2.1 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Eating Room Red | Farrow & Ball | 2.3 | Near-identical | £25.60 (£7.60 more) | £3.94 |
| Dusky Berry Rmc | Johnstone's | 2.4 | Near-identical | £6.14 (£11.86 less) | £1.02 |
| Mesa Red | Johnstone's | 2.4 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Roasted Pepper | Johnstone's | 2.6 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Radicchio | Farrow & Ball | 3.0 | Near-identical | £25.60 (£7.60 more) | £3.94 |
| Amanpuri Red (No.SAP0002) | Sanderson | 3.3 | Very close | £19.60 (£1.60 more) | — |
| Pomegranate Punch | Johnstone's | 3.4 | Very close | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Theatre Land (No.No.282) | Mylands | 3.8 | Very close | £27.20 (£9.20 more) | £3.63 |
Heart's Afire
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Eating Room Red
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Dusky Berry Rmc
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.4
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Mesa Red
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Roasted Pepper
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Radicchio
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 3.0
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Amanpuri Red
Sanderson
Very close
ΔE 3.3
£19.60/L
Pomegranate Punch
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Theatre Land
Mylands
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£27.20/L
£3.63/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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