Abacus Bead vs Garnet Symphony 1
Abacus Bead and Garnet Symphony 1 are both Dulux reds. The gap between them is ΔE 6.4 — “close”. Abacus Bead is the lighter of the two. Both cost about £10.20 per litre.
| Abacus Bead | Garnet Symphony 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #6B3136 | #51272E |
| Lightness (L*) | 28 | 22 |
| Price / litre | £10.20 | £10.20 |
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