Abacus Bead vs Summer Surprise 1
Abacus Bead and Summer Surprise 1 are both Dulux reds. The gap between them is ΔE 5.9 — “close”. Summer Surprise 1 is the lighter of the two, and Abacus Bead the warmer. Both cost about £10.20 per litre.
| Abacus Bead | Summer Surprise 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #6B3136 | #6A3144 |
| Lightness (L*) | 28 | 29 |
| 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 Summer Surprise 1’s.