Cool Neutral by Dulux is a light neutral grey. Hex: #8F9293. RGB: 143, 146, 147. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Cloudy Grey (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £6.14 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Burnished Blade (ΔE 1.4) and RAL Classic Telegrey 1 (ΔE 1.6).
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudy Grey | Johnstone's | 1.3 | Near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Burnished Blade | Johnstone's | 1.4 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Telegrey 1 (No.7045) | RAL Classic | 1.6 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Archway House (No.No.106) | Mylands | 1.8 | Near-identical | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Grey aluminium (No.9007) | RAL Classic | 1.8 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Plummett | Farrow & Ball | 1.8 | Near-identical | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Playing Possum | Johnstone's | 1.8 | Near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Hooley | Coat | 2.1 | Near-identical | £22.40 | £4.48 |
| Elder Bark (No.SAP0046) | Sanderson | 2.2 | Near-identical | £19.60 | — |
Cloudy Grey
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.3
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Burnished Blade
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Telegrey 1
RAL Classic
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
Archway House
Mylands
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Grey aluminium
RAL Classic
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
Plummett
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Playing Possum
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Hooley
Coat
Near-identical
ΔE 2.1
£22.40/L
£4.48/m2
Elder Bark
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£19.60/L
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 Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 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 | — |
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