Classic Burgundy by Crown is a deep red. Hex: #733539. RGB: 115, 53, 57. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Apple-a-day (ΔE 1.9, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Dulux Abacus Bead (ΔE 2.0) and Dulux Ruby Starlet (ΔE 2.4).
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple-a-day | Johnstone's | 1.9 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Abacus Bead | Dulux | 2.0 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Ruby Starlet | Dulux | 2.4 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Ruby Lips | Johnstone's | 2.5 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Stage Door | Coat | 2.6 | Near-identical | £30.40 | £6.08 |
| Crazed Cranberry | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Crimson (No.ZOP0021) | Zoffany | 2.9 | Near-identical | £22.00 | — |
| Velvet Cake | Dulux | 3.1 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Volcanic Splash 1 | Dulux | 3.1 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
Apple-a-day
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.9
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Abacus Bead
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.0
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Ruby Starlet
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.4
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Ruby Lips
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Stage Door
Coat
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£30.40/L
£6.08/m2
Crazed Cranberry
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Crimson
Zoffany
Near-identical
ΔE 2.9
£22.00/L
Velvet Cake
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.1
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Volcanic Splash 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.1
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Colour neighbourhood
Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Crown Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walls & Ceilings Matt Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 2h | 4h | 1 g/L |
| Walls & Ceilings Silk Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 30% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Walls & Ceilings Mid Sheen Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 20% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| easyclean® Matt Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 2h | 4h | — |
| easyclean® Kitchen Matt Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 2h | 4h | — |
| easyclean® Bathroom Mid Sheen Emulsion PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 20% | 1 | 2h | 4h | — |
| Quick Dry Gloss PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 95% | — | 1h | 4h | — |
| Quick Dry Satin PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 35% | — | 1h | 4h | — |
| Quick Dry Eggshell PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 20% | — | 1h | 4h | — |
| Microseal Smooth Masonry PAS | 8 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
| CRAFTED™ by Crown Luxurious Flat Matt PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | 2% | 1 | 2h | 4h | — |
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