Mercury Shower 1 by Dulux is a deep grey with a subtle magenta undertone. Hex: #695861. RGB: 105, 88, 97. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Sanderson Wortle Light (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £20.00 per litre. Other close alternatives include Zoffany Purple Tulip (ΔE 2.7) and Edward Bulmer Helleborus (ΔE 3.0).
Mercury Shower 1 by Dulux
- Hex
#695861- RGB
- 105, 88, 97
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £14.40
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.22
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wortle Light (No.SAP1152) | Sanderson | 2.5 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Purple Tulip (No.ZOP1106) | Zoffany | 2.7 | Near-identical | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Helleborus | Edward Bulmer | 3.0 | Near-identical | £38.40 (£24.00 more) | £6.40 |
| Velvet Slipper | Johnstone's | 4.4 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Purple Dusk | Johnstone's | 4.9 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Chocolate Sparkle | Johnstone's | 6.2 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Grape Jelly | Johnstone's | 6.3 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Tabac (No.ZOP1141) | Zoffany | 6.4 | Similar | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Plum Tree (No.No.283) | Mylands | 6.5 | Similar | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
Wortle Light
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£20.00/L
Purple Tulip
Zoffany
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£23.20/L
Helleborus
Edward Bulmer
Near-identical
ΔE 3.0
£38.40/L
£6.40/m2
Velvet Slipper
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Purple Dusk
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Chocolate Sparkle
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.2
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Grape Jelly
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.3
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Tabac
Zoffany
Similar
ΔE 6.4
£23.20/L
Plum Tree
Mylands
Similar
ΔE 6.5
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
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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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