allpaintcolours.co.ukFire Cracker 2 by Dulux is a mid-tone red. Hex: #B52638. RGB: 181, 38, 56. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Calypso Berry (ΔE 3.0, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include RAL Classic Raspberry red (ΔE 3.3) and BS 4800 Carnival red (ΔE 3.8).
Fire Cracker 2 by Dulux
- Hex
#B52638- RGB
- 181, 38, 56
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calypso Berry | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Raspberry red (No.3027) | RAL Classic | 3.3 | Very close | — | — |
| Carnival red (No.04 E 56) | BS 4800 | 3.8 | Very close | — | — |
| Orient red (No.3031) | RAL Classic | 4.5 | Very close | — | — |
| Burnt Red | Johnstone's | 5.1 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Fruit Lattice | Johnstone's | 5.1 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Pillar Box Red | Crown | 5.3 | Similar | — | — |
| Rich Red | Johnstone's | 5.3 | Similar | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Signal Red | Johnstone's | 5.8 | Similar | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
Brand-by-brand comparison
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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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