Fragrant Herb by Dulux is a light warm grey with a subtle yellow undertone. Hex: #A3A78D. RGB: 163, 167, 141. Price: approximately £10.20 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Edward Bulmer Crace (ΔE 0.6, “identical”), priced at approximately £26.40 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Olive Sprig (ΔE 0.6) and Little Greene Boringdon Green (ΔE 2.5).
Fragrant Herb by Dulux
- Hex
#A3A78D- RGB
- 163, 167, 141
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £10.20
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.57
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crace | Edward Bulmer | 0.6 | Identical | £26.40 (£16.20 more) | £4.40 |
| Olive Sprig | Johnstone's | 0.6 | Identical | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Boringdon Green (No.3) | Little Greene | 2.5 | Near-identical | £28.00 (£17.80 more) | £4.31 |
| Lichen | Farrow & Ball | 2.7 | Near-identical | £25.60 (£15.40 more) | £3.94 |
| Photo Grey | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Bay Tree | Crown | 2.8 | Near-identical | £20.40 (£10.20 more) | £3.40 |
| Boulder Lichen | Johnstone's | 2.9 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Tea Green | Edward Bulmer | 3.0 | Very close | £26.40 (£16.20 more) | £4.40 |
| Sunday Stroll | Earthborn | 3.1 | Very close | £24.00 (£13.80 more) | £4.80 |
Crace
Edward Bulmer
Identical
ΔE 0.6
£26.40/L
£4.40/m2
Olive Sprig
Johnstone's
Identical
ΔE 0.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Boringdon Green
Little Greene
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Lichen
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Photo Grey
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Bay Tree
Crown
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£20.40/L
£3.40/m2
Boulder Lichen
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.9
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Tea Green
Edward Bulmer
Very close
ΔE 3.0
£26.40/L
£4.40/m2
Sunday Stroll
Earthborn
Very close
ΔE 3.1
£24.00/L
£4.80/m2
Colour neighbourhood
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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