Bitter Chocolate 4 by Dulux is a pale warm grey with a subtle orange undertone. Hex: #BEB1AB. RGB: 190, 177, 171. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Subdued (ΔE 1.2, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Mylands Stone Castle (ΔE 1.5) and Sanderson Starling (ΔE 2.2).
Bitter Chocolate 4 by Dulux
- Hex
#BEB1AB- RGB
- 190, 177, 171
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £14.40
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.22
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subdued | Johnstone's | 1.2 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Stone Castle (No.No.71) | Mylands | 1.5 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Starling (No.SAP1138) | Sanderson | 2.2 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Forever Fairytale | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Grey Mauve | Johnstone's | 2.4 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Dove Tale | Farrow & Ball | 2.5 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
| Chateau Grey (No.SAP1028) | Sanderson | 2.5 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Fond Memory | Johnstone's | 2.6 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Ocean Tide | Johnstone's | 2.6 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
Subdued
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.2
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Stone Castle
Mylands
Near-identical
ΔE 1.5
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Starling
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£20.00/L
Forever Fairytale
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Grey Mauve
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.4
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£26.40/L
£4.06/m2
Chateau Grey
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£20.00/L
Fond Memory
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Ocean Tide
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
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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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