Fire Cracker 1 by Dulux is a deep red. Hex: #672529. RGB: 103, 37, 41. Price: approximately £10.20 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Oxide red (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include RAL Classic Wine red (ΔE 2.8) and Little Greene Bronze Red (ΔE 3.1).
Fire Cracker 1 by Dulux
- Hex
#672529- RGB
- 103, 37, 41
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £10.20
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.57
Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxide red (No.3009) | RAL Classic | 1.8 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Wine red (No.3005) | RAL Classic | 2.8 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Bronze Red (No.3) | Little Greene | 3.1 | Very close | £28.00 (£17.80 more) | £4.31 |
| Florentine Red (No.LRV 7) | Dulux Heritage | 3.5 | Very close | £10.40 | £1.30 |
| Red brown (No.8012) | RAL Classic | 3.7 | Very close | — | — |
| Theatre Red (No.3) | Little Greene | 4.2 | Very close | £28.00 (£17.80 more) | £4.31 |
| Pearl ruby red (No.3032) | RAL Classic | 4.2 | Very close | — | — |
| Classic Burgundy | Crown | 4.6 | Very close | — | — |
| Baked Cherry (No.14) | Little Greene | 4.8 | Very close | £28.00 (£17.80 more) | £4.31 |
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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 | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
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