Fire Cracker 5 by Dulux is a light red. Hex: #D57471. RGB: 213, 116, 113. Price: approximately £10.20 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Siesta Rose (ΔE 0.8, “identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close alternatives include RAL Classic Antique pink (ΔE 2.1) and Johnstone's Cranapple (ΔE 3.4).
Fire Cracker 5 by Dulux
- Hex
#D57471- RGB
- 213, 116, 113
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siesta Rose | Johnstone's | 0.8 | Identical | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Antique pink (No.3014) | RAL Classic | 2.1 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Cranapple | Johnstone's | 3.4 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Flower Of Youth | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Delilah | Earthborn | 3.6 | Very close | £24.00 (£13.80 more) | £4.80 |
| Coral Pink (No.LRV 26) | Dulux Heritage | 3.8 | Very close | £10.40 | £1.30 |
| Carmine (No.3) | Little Greene | 4.0 | Very close | £28.00 (£17.80 more) | £4.31 |
| Sideshow | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Salmon red (No.04 E 51) | BS 4800 | 5.3 | Similar | — | — |
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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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