Dark Aubergine (No.LRV 5) by Dulux Heritage is a dark grey with a subtle violet undertone. Hex: #3B343F. RGB: 59, 52, 63. Price: approximately £10.80 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Dulux Story Teller (ΔE 0.0, “identical”), priced at approximately £14.40 per litre. Other close alternatives include Dulux Galactic Sky (ΔE 0.0) and Dulux Blackberry Bush (ΔE 0.0).
Dark Aubergine (No.LRV 5) by Dulux Heritage
- Hex
#3B343F- RGB
- 59, 52, 63
- Manufacturer
- Dulux Heritage
- Price per litre
- £10.80
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.35
Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story Teller | Dulux | 0.0 | Identical | £14.40 (£3.60 more) | £2.22 |
| Galactic Sky | Dulux | 0.0 | Identical | £14.40 (£3.60 more) | £2.22 |
| Blackberry Bush | Dulux | 0.0 | Identical | £14.40 (£3.60 more) | £2.22 |
| Black Plum | Dulux | 1.4 | Near-identical | £14.40 (£3.60 more) | £2.22 |
| Duke’s House (No.No.44) | Mylands | 3.3 | Very close | £27.20 (£16.40 more) | £3.63 |
| Titmouse Blue | Farrow & Ball | 4.4 | Very close | £26.40 (£15.60 more) | £4.06 |
| Decadent Damson | Dulux | 4.5 | Very close | £14.40 (£3.60 more) | £2.22 |
| Bramble Patch | Johnstone's | 4.5 | Very close | £13.37 (£2.57 more) | £2.23 |
| Blackberry | Johnstone's | 4.5 | Very close | £13.37 (£2.57 more) | £2.23 |
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Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Dulux Heritage Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet Matt PAS | 16 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Eggshell PAS | 16 m²/L | 2 | 25% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
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