Birch Root by Dulux is a light neutral grey. Hex: #9F9899. RGB: 159, 152, 153. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Sanderson Nightshade (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £20.00 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Coffee Custard (ΔE 2.1) and Zoffany Dusk (ΔE 2.2).
Birch Root by Dulux
- Hex
#9F9899- RGB
- 159, 152, 153
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £14.40
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.22
Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightshade (No.SAP1103) | Sanderson | 1.8 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Coffee Custard | Johnstone's | 2.1 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Dusk (No.ZOP1035) | Zoffany | 2.2 | Near-identical | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Big Timer | Coat | 2.9 | Near-identical | £24.80 (£10.40 more) | £4.96 |
| Terra Ombra (No.LRV 33) | Dulux Heritage | 3.0 | Very close | £10.80 (£3.60 less) | £1.35 |
| Field Mushroom | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Sargasso (No.JB.04) | Mylands | 3.3 | Very close | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Inglenook | Earthborn | 3.4 | Very close | £24.60 (£10.20 more) | £4.92 |
| Silver Service | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
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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 | — |
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