Fresh Slate by Dulux is a mid-tone grey with a subtle cyan undertone. Hex: #60696C. RGB: 96, 105, 108. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Improbable (ΔE 1.0, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Moher Slate (ΔE 1.6) and Johnstone's Ink Bottle (ΔE 2.0).
Fresh Slate by Dulux
- Hex
#60696C- RGB
- 96, 105, 108
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improbable | Johnstone's | 1.0 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Moher Slate | Johnstone's | 1.6 | Near-identical | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Ink Bottle | Johnstone's | 2.0 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Oratory (No.No.237) | Mylands | 2.2 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Old Silk | Johnstone's | 2.2 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Riverine (No.JB.07) | Mylands | 2.3 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Wet Weekend | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Grey 07 (No.grey-07) | Lick | 2.5 | Near-identical | £16.40 (£2.00 more) | £3.28 |
| Down Pipe | Farrow & Ball | 2.6 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
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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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