DH Blossom vs Pugin Red
DH Blossom (No.LRV 40) and Pugin Red (No.LRV 12) are both Dulux Heritage reds. The gap between them is ΔE 33.4 — “similar”. DH Blossom is the lighter of the two, and Pugin Red the warmer. Both cost about £10.40 per litre.
| DH Blossom | Pugin Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #C79E9C | #93383F |
| Lightness (L*) | 69 | 37 |
| Code | LRV 40 | LRV 12 |
| Price / litre | £10.40 | £10.40 |
More Dulux Heritage comparisons
Looking across brands instead? See DH Blossom’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Pugin Red’s.