Lime Zest 5 by Dulux is a pale yellow. Hex: #E8E3A8. RGB: 232, 227, 168. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is BS 4800 Pale primrose (ΔE 1.1, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Mystic Melon (ΔE 1.1) and Johnstone's Hip Hop (ΔE 1.5).
Lime Zest 5 by Dulux
- Hex
#E8E3A8- RGB
- 232, 227, 168
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pale primrose (No.10 E 49) | BS 4800 | 1.1 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Mystic Melon | Johnstone's | 1.1 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Hip Hop | Johnstone's | 1.5 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Lemon Pepper | Johnstone's | 1.6 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Lemon Daze | Johnstone's | 1.9 | Near-identical | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Yellow Sunbath | Johnstone's | 2.1 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Ray Of Sunshine | Johnstone's | 2.1 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Desert Gold (No.SAP1039) | Sanderson | 2.2 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Shower Of Sparks | Johnstone's | 2.4 | Near-identical | £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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