Intense Chestnut by Dulux is a deep muted orange. Hex: #4E3D34. RGB: 78, 61, 52. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Terra brown (ΔE 1.1, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Little Bear (ΔE 1.5) and Johnstone's Chocolate Delight (ΔE 2.3).
Intense Chestnut by Dulux
- Hex
#4E3D34- RGB
- 78, 61, 52
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terra brown (No.8028) | RAL Classic | 1.1 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Little Bear | Johnstone's | 1.5 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Chocolate Delight | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Deep Oak | Johnstone's | 2.4 | Near-identical | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Fudge Truffle | Johnstone's | 2.4 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Mustang | Johnstone's | 2.5 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Owlery | Johnstone's | 2.6 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Conker | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Dark Rosewood | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
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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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