Oxford Blue by Crown is a deep blue. Hex: #2F4C6C. RGB: 47, 76, 108. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Dulux Marine Waters (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £10.20 per litre. Other close matches include Dulux Sapphire Salute (ΔE 1.8) and Dulux Sapphire Springs 1 (ΔE 1.8).
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Waters | Dulux | 1.8 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sapphire Salute | Dulux | 1.8 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sapphire Springs 1 | Dulux | 1.8 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Blue Blood | Coat | 2.1 | Near-identical | £22.40 | £4.48 |
| Hacienda Tavalera | Johnstone's | 2.4 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Midnight Magic | Johnstone's | 2.4 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Deep Ultramarine (No.LRV 9) | Dulux Heritage | 2.5 | Near-identical | £10.40 | £1.30 |
| Violet blue (No.5000) | RAL Classic | 2.7 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Deep Blue Gulf | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
Marine Waters
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Sapphire Salute
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Sapphire Springs 1
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Blue Blood
Coat
Near-identical
ΔE 2.1
£22.40/L
£4.48/m2
Hacienda Tavalera
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Midnight Magic
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Deep Ultramarine
Dulux Heritage
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£10.40/L
£1.30/m2
Violet blue
RAL Classic
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
Deep Blue Gulf
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£6.14/L
£1.02/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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