Distant Violet by Dulux is a mid-tone neutral grey. Hex: #66656D. RGB: 102, 101, 109. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Zoffany Nocturne (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £23.20 per litre. Other close alternatives include Mylands Equinox (ΔE 2.9) and RAL Classic Pearl blackberry (ΔE 3.1).
Distant Violet by Dulux
- Hex
#66656D- RGB
- 102, 101, 109
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nocturne (No.ZOP1088) | Zoffany | 2.2 | Near-identical | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Equinox (No.JB.08) | Mylands | 2.9 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Pearl blackberry (No.4012) | RAL Classic | 3.1 | Very close | — | — |
| Silverado | Johnstone's | 3.8 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Aftershow® | Crown | 4.3 | Very close | £8.80 (£5.60 less) | £1.47 |
| Roof Slate | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Gargoyle (No.ZOP1045) | Zoffany | 4.3 | Very close | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Victorian Purple (No.ZOP1151) | Zoffany | 4.6 | Very close | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Purple Dusk | Johnstone's | 4.6 | Very close | £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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