Damson Dream 4 by Dulux is a mid-tone muted purple. Hex: #88537D. RGB: 136, 83, 125. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Signal violet (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Bermuda Onion (ΔE 2.8) and Johnstone's Purple Punch (ΔE 3.6).
Damson Dream 4 by Dulux
- Hex
#88537D- RGB
- 136, 83, 125
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signal violet (No.4008) | RAL Classic | 2.8 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Bermuda Onion | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Purple Punch | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Meadow Violet (No.SAP1086) | Sanderson | 4.6 | Very close | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Magenta (No.FTT-007) | Mylands | 4.9 | Very close | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Purple (No.24 E 53) | BS 4800 | 5.1 | Similar | — | — |
| Raspberry Cocktail | Johnstone's | 5.5 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Wild Strawberry | Johnstone's | 6.6 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Flowering Raspberry | Johnstone's | 7.0 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
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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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