Fragrant Cloud 3 by Dulux is a pale blue. Hex: #A3BADA. RGB: 163, 186, 218. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Sky Palace (ΔE 2.3, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Lilac Sachet (ΔE 2.7) and BS 4800 Powder blue (ΔE 2.8).
Fragrant Cloud 3 by Dulux
- Hex
#A3BADA- RGB
- 163, 186, 218
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Palace | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Lilac Sachet | Johnstone's | 2.7 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Powder blue (No.20 D 41) | BS 4800 | 2.8 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Coastal Gust | Johnstone's | 3.3 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Valor | Johnstone's | 3.3 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Light Cobalt (No.LRV 46) | Dulux Heritage | 3.6 | Very close | £10.80 (£3.60 less) | £1.35 |
| Sailor Boy | Johnstone's | 3.7 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Porcelain (No.ZOP1103) | Zoffany | 4.1 | Very close | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Mists Of Time | Johnstone's | 4.3 | 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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