Dulux no longer lists Blue. It was withdrawn around November 2026, so the prices below are the last we recorded and you may not be able to buy it now. The closest colour you can still buy is BS 4800 Blue (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”).
Blue was a mid-tone cyan, discontinued by Dulux around November 2026. Hex: #4376A3. RGB: 67, 118, 163. The nearest colour you can still buy is BS 4800 Blue (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Nocturne Shade (ΔE 3.1) and Johnstone's Sapphire Sky (ΔE 3.2).
Blue by Dulux
- Hex
#4376A3- RGB
- 67, 118, 163
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue (No.20 E 53) | BS 4800 | 1.5 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Nocturne Shade | Johnstone's | 3.1 | Very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Sapphire Sky | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Cenote | Johnstone's | 3.3 | Very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Sky blue (No.5015) | RAL Classic | 3.5 | Very close | — | — |
| Ultra Marine Blue | Farrow & Ball | 3.7 | Very close | £26.40 | £4.06 |
| Planetarium | Johnstone's | 4.2 | Very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Pea Flower Tea | Farrow & Ball | 4.3 | Very close | £26.40 | £4.06 |
| Cornflower Garland | Johnstone's | 4.4 | Very close | £13.37 | £2.23 |
Brand-by-brand comparison
See how Blue sits next to the closest paints from one specific brand at a time, ranked by how close they are.
Colour neighbourhood
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 Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Silk PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Bathroom Soft Sheen PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
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