allpaintcolours.co.ukDesert Island 3 by Dulux is a pale warm yellow. Hex: #F1C278. RGB: 241, 194, 120. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Chunk Of Cheddar (ΔE 0.7, “identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Mylands Golden Square (ΔE 1.2) and Johnstone's Yukon Gold (ΔE 2.1).
Desert Island 3 by Dulux
- Hex
#F1C278- RGB
- 241, 194, 120
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chunk Of Cheddar | Johnstone's | 0.7 | Identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Golden Square (No.No.131) | Mylands | 1.2 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Yukon Gold | Johnstone's | 2.1 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Humpty Dumpty | Earthborn | 2.3 | Near-identical | £24.60 (£10.20 more) | £4.92 |
| Pimlico (No.No.136) | Mylands | 2.4 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Butterball | Edward Bulmer | 2.5 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.40 |
| Joyous | Johnstone's | 2.6 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Gold Buff | Johnstone's | 2.9 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Golden Opportunity | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Near-identical | £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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