Dulux no longer lists Cool Neutral. It was withdrawn around November 2026, so the prices below are the last we recorded and you may not be able to buy it now.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 Johnstone's Cloudy Grey (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”).
Cool Neutral was a light neutral grey, discontinued by Dulux around November 2026. Hex: #8F9293. RGB: 143, 146, 147. The nearest colour you can still buy is Johnstone's Cloudy Grey (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £7.53 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Burnished Blade (ΔE 1.4) and RAL Classic Telegrey 1 (ΔE 1.6).
Cool Neutral by Dulux
- Hex
#8F9293- RGB
- 143, 146, 147
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudy Grey | Johnstone's | 1.3 | Near-identical | £7.53 | £1.26 |
| Burnished Blade | Johnstone's | 1.4 | Near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| 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 | £26.40 | £4.06 |
| Playing Possum | Johnstone's | 1.8 | Near-identical | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Hooley | Coat | 2.1 | Near-identical | £24.80 | £4.96 |
| Grey 16 (No.grey-16) | Lick | 2.1 | Near-identical | £16.40 | £3.28 |
Brand-by-brand comparison
See how Cool Neutral 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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