Abacus Bead vs Hot Paprika 1
Abacus Bead and Hot Paprika 1 are both Dulux reds. The gap between them is ΔE 7.1 — “close”. Abacus Bead is the lighter of the two, and Hot Paprika 1 the warmer. Both cost about £10.20 per litre.
| Abacus Bead | Hot Paprika 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #6B3136 | #5A3732 |
| Lightness (L*) | 28 | 27 |
| Price / litre | £10.20 | £10.20 |
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