Inky Pool 3 by Dulux is a light muted cyan. Hex: #7AAEB2. RGB: 122, 174, 178. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Pastel turquoise (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Kingston Aqua (ΔE 4.2) and Johnstone's Aqua Fiesta (ΔE 5.1).
Inky Pool 3 by Dulux
- Hex
#7AAEB2- RGB
- 122, 174, 178
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastel turquoise (No.6034) | RAL Classic | 2.6 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Kingston Aqua | Johnstone's | 4.2 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Aqua Fiesta | Johnstone's | 5.1 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Sky Blue (No.LRV 49) | Dulux Heritage | 5.2 | Similar | £10.80 (£3.60 less) | £1.35 |
| Ballroom Blue | Farrow & Ball | 5.4 | Similar | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
| Crystal Lake | Johnstone's | 5.4 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Blue Shore | Johnstone's | 5.8 | Similar | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Ocean Turquoise | Johnstone's | 5.8 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Caribbean Green | Johnstone's | 5.9 | 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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