Lime Zest 3 by Dulux is a light yellow. Hex: #DDDA87. RGB: 221, 218, 135. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Lively Laugh (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Farrow & Ball Butterweed (ΔE 2.7) and Johnstone's Lime Syrup (ΔE 2.9).
Lime Zest 3 by Dulux
- Hex
#DDDA87- RGB
- 221, 218, 135
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lively Laugh | Johnstone's | 2.2 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Butterweed | Farrow & Ball | 2.7 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
| Lime Syrup | Johnstone's | 2.9 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Hog Plum | Farrow & Ball | 3.2 | Very close | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
| Green (No.12 D 41) | BS 4800 | 3.6 | Very close | — | — |
| Lime Splash | Johnstone's | 3.7 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Lemon Pepper | Johnstone's | 3.9 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Goody Gumdrop | Johnstone's | 3.9 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Pottery Stand | Johnstone's | 4.1 | Very close | £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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