Inky Pool 2 by Dulux is a mid-tone muted cyan. Hex: #48878C. RGB: 72, 135, 140. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Turquoise blue (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include Farrow & Ball Vardo (ΔE 3.1) and Johnstone's Safe Harbor (ΔE 3.9).
Inky Pool 2 by Dulux
- Hex
#48878C- RGB
- 72, 135, 140
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turquoise blue (No.5018) | RAL Classic | 1.3 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Vardo | Farrow & Ball | 3.1 | Very close | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
| Safe Harbor | Johnstone's | 3.9 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Bobble Hat | Earthborn | 4.0 | Very close | £24.60 (£10.20 more) | £4.92 |
| Reef green (No.16 C 37) | BS 4800 | 4.4 | Very close | — | — |
| Teal 06 (No.teal-06) | Lick | 4.6 | Very close | £16.40 (£2.00 more) | £3.28 |
| Palm Springs® | Crown | 5.1 | Similar | £8.80 (£5.60 less) | £1.47 |
| Diving Trip | Johnstone's | 5.6 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Sea Fantasy | Johnstone's | 6.0 | Similar | £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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