Violet Night (No.LRV 28) by Dulux Heritage is a light grey with a subtle blue undertone. Hex: #898D9B. RGB: 137, 141, 155. Price: approximately £10.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Cotton Flannel (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Flannel Pajamas (ΔE 3.2) and Johnstone's Purple Surf (ΔE 3.5).
Violet Night (No.LRV 28) by Dulux Heritage
- Hex
#898D9B- RGB
- 137, 141, 155
- Manufacturer
- Dulux Heritage
- Price per litre
- £10.40
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.30
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Flannel | Johnstone's | 1.8 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£1.96 more) | £2.06 |
| Flannel Pajamas | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £12.36 (£1.96 more) | £2.06 |
| Purple Surf | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £12.36 (£1.96 more) | £2.06 |
| Purple Symphony | Johnstone's | 4.1 | Very close | £12.36 (£1.96 more) | £2.06 |
| Violet Verbena | Johnstone's | 4.2 | Very close | £12.36 (£1.96 more) | £2.06 |
| Amethyst Haze | Johnstone's | 4.2 | Very close | £12.36 (£1.96 more) | £2.06 |
| Arquerite (No.3) | Little Greene | 4.3 | Very close | £28.00 (£17.60 more) | £4.31 |
| Pewter (No.ZOP0098) | Zoffany | 4.4 | Very close | £22.00 (£11.60 more) | — |
| Mid Grey | Crown | 4.6 | Very close | £10.80 | £1.80 |
Brand-by-brand comparison
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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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