Auburn Embers by Dulux is a mid-tone muted red. Hex: #A85958. RGB: 168, 89, 88. Price: approximately £10.20 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Crown Terracotta (ΔE 2.3, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £7.20 per litre. Other close alternatives include Mylands Indian Lake (ΔE 2.4) and Johnstone's Burned Leaf (ΔE 2.6).
Auburn Embers by Dulux
- Hex
#A85958- RGB
- 168, 89, 88
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £10.20
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.57
Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terracotta | Crown | 2.3 | Near-identical | £7.20 (£3.00 less) | £1.20 |
| Indian Lake (No.No.288) | Mylands | 2.4 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£17.00 more) | £3.63 |
| Burned Leaf | Johnstone's | 2.6 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Red Barn | Craig & Rose | 2.8 | Near-identical | £18.00 (£7.80 more) | £2.57 |
| Carmen Light (No.SAP0025) | Sanderson | 3.0 | Near-identical | £19.60 (£9.40 more) | — |
| Persian Rose | Craig & Rose | 3.0 | Near-identical | £18.00 (£7.80 more) | £2.57 |
| Misty red (No.04 D 44) | BS 4800 | 3.2 | Very close | — | — |
| Brick Path | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Terre D Egypte | Farrow & Ball | 3.7 | Very close | £25.60 (£15.40 more) | £3.94 |
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Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Dulux Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulux Easycare Bathroom Soft Sheen PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Silk PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
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