Hot Paprika 3 vs Red Beacon
Hot Paprika 3 and Red Beacon are both Dulux reds. The gap between them is ΔE 4.8 — “very close”. Red Beacon is the lighter of the two, and Hot Paprika 3 the warmer. Both cost about £10.20 per litre.
| Hot Paprika 3 | Red Beacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #B33625 | #C23433 |
| Lightness (L*) | 42 | 44 |
| Price / litre | £10.20 | £10.20 |
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Looking across brands instead? See Hot Paprika 3’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Red Beacon’s.