Abacus Bead vs Ruby Starlet
Abacus Bead and Ruby Starlet are both Dulux reds. The gap between them is ΔE 3.4 — “very close”. Ruby Starlet is the lighter of the two. Both cost about £10.20 per litre.
| Abacus Bead | Ruby Starlet | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #6B3136 | #782E34 |
| Lightness (L*) | 28 | 30 |
| Price / litre | £10.20 | £10.20 |
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Looking across brands instead? See Abacus Bead’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Ruby Starlet’s.