Imperial Mauve 2 by Dulux is a light grey with a subtle blue undertone. Hex: #979FB2. RGB: 151, 159, 178. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Crown Silver Blue (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £7.90 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Lilac Time (ΔE 3.4) and Johnstone's Amethyst Haze (ΔE 3.8).
Imperial Mauve 2 by Dulux
- Hex
#979FB2- RGB
- 151, 159, 178
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £14.40
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.22
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Blue | Crown | 2.6 | Near-identical | £7.90 (£6.50 less) | £1.32 |
| Lilac Time | Johnstone's | 3.4 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Amethyst Haze | Johnstone's | 3.8 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Timeless Lilac | Johnstone's | 3.9 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Wedgewood Blue (No.ZOP1154) | Zoffany | 4.1 | Very close | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Window grey (No.7040) | RAL Classic | 4.3 | Very close | — | — |
| Innuendo | Johnstone's | 4.5 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Blue Gravel® | Crown | 5.0 | Very close | £8.80 (£5.60 less) | £1.47 |
| Village Fair | Johnstone's | 5.0 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
Silver Blue
Crown
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£7.90/L
£1.32/m2
Lilac Time
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Amethyst Haze
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Timeless Lilac
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.9
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Wedgewood Blue
Zoffany
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£23.20/L
Window grey
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 4.3
Innuendo
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Blue Gravel®
Crown
Very close
ΔE 5.0
£8.80/L
£1.47/m2
Village Fair
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.0
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
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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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