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