Damson Dream 1 by Dulux is a dark magenta. Hex: #542840. RGB: 84, 40, 64. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Purple violet (ΔE 5.2, “close”). Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Purple Cabbage (ΔE 5.5) and Johnstone's Chilled Wine (ΔE 6.0).
Damson Dream 1 by Dulux
- Hex
#542840- RGB
- 84, 40, 64
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £14.40
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.22
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple violet (No.4007) | RAL Classic | 5.2 | Similar | — | — |
| Purple Cabbage | Johnstone's | 5.5 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Chilled Wine | Johnstone's | 6.0 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Love Potion | Johnstone's | 6.9 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Claret violet (No.4004) | RAL Classic | 7.2 | Similar | — | — |
| Plum Cocktail | Johnstone's | 7.4 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Red lilac (No.4001) | RAL Classic | 7.8 | Similar | — | — |
| Blue John | Edward Bulmer | 8.0 | Similar | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.40 |
Purple violet
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 5.2
Purple Cabbage
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Chilled Wine
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.0
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Love Potion
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.9
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Claret violet
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 7.2
Plum Cocktail
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 7.4
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Red lilac
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 7.8
Blue John
Edward Bulmer
Similar
ΔE 8.0
£26.40/L
£4.40/m2
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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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