Bowler Hat by Dulux is a deep neutral grey. Hex: #555656. RGB: 85, 86, 86. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Sanderson Graphite (ΔE 1.0, “identical”), priced at approximately £20.00 per litre. Other close alternatives include Farrow & Ball Tar (ΔE 1.2) and Sanderson Amsterdam Green (ΔE 1.3).
Bowler Hat by Dulux
- Hex
#555656- RGB
- 85, 86, 86
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphite (No.SAP1060) | Sanderson | 1.0 | Identical | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Tar | Farrow & Ball | 1.2 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
| Amsterdam Green (No.SAP1003) | Sanderson | 1.3 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Summer Shadow | Johnstone's | 1.6 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Knight's Armor | Johnstone's | 1.8 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Storm grey (No.00 A 13) | BS 4800 | 1.8 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Hopper Head | Farrow & Ball | 2.0 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
| Scree (No.227) | Little Greene | 2.3 | Near-identical | £29.20 (£14.80 more) | £4.49 |
| Beetle Black | Farrow & Ball | 2.5 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
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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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