Bleached Lichen 1 by Dulux is a light warm grey with a subtle orange undertone. Hex: #A99D8D. RGB: 169, 157, 141. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's El Capitan (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Mylands Egyptian Grey (ΔE 2.1) and Zoffany English Toffee (ΔE 2.3).
Bleached Lichen 1 by Dulux
- Hex
#A99D8D- RGB
- 169, 157, 141
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Capitan | Johnstone's | 1.3 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Egyptian Grey (No.No.154) | Mylands | 2.1 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| English Toffee (No.ZOP1038) | Zoffany | 2.3 | Near-identical | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Cuppa Coffee | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Empire Grey (No.No.171) | Mylands | 2.3 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Debate Club | Coat | 2.4 | Near-identical | £24.80 (£10.40 more) | £4.96 |
| Briarwood (No.SAP1017) | Sanderson | 2.5 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Notorious | Johnstone's | 2.6 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Toasted Beige | Johnstone's | 2.7 | Near-identical | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
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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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