Swedish Blue by Craig & Rose is a pale muted cyan. Hex: #AEC1C5. RGB: 174, 193, 197. Price: approximately £18.00 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Misty Surf (ΔE 0.7, “identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Farrow & Ball Hazy (ΔE 1.5) and Little Greene Bone China Blue (ΔE 2.1).
Swedish Blue by Craig & Rose
- Hex
#AEC1C5- RGB
- 174, 193, 197
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Surf | Johnstone's | 0.7 | Identical | £12.36 (£5.64 less) | £2.06 |
| Hazy | Farrow & Ball | 1.5 | Near-identical | £25.60 (£7.60 more) | £3.94 |
| Bone China Blue (No.3) | Little Greene | 2.1 | Near-identical | £28.00 (£10.00 more) | £4.31 |
| Lie-in | Coat | 2.3 | Near-identical | £22.40 (£4.40 more) | £4.48 |
| Misty Sky | Dulux | 2.3 | Near-identical | £10.20 (£7.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Winter Teal 4 | Dulux | 2.3 | Near-identical | £10.20 (£7.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Brighton (No.3) | Little Greene | 2.5 | Near-identical | £28.00 (£10.00 more) | £4.31 |
| Blue Charm | Dulux | 2.5 | Near-identical | £10.20 (£7.80 less) | £1.57 |
| Celestial Cloud 4 | Dulux | 2.5 | Near-identical | £10.20 (£7.80 less) | £1.57 |
Misty Surf
Johnstone's
Identical
ΔE 0.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Hazy
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 1.5
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Bone China Blue
Little Greene
Near-identical
ΔE 2.1
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Lie-in
Coat
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£22.40/L
£4.48/m2
Misty Sky
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Winter Teal 4
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Brighton
Little Greene
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Blue Charm
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Celestial Cloud 4
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£10.20/L
£1.57/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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