Mercury Shower 2 by Dulux is a mid-tone grey with a subtle magenta undertone. Hex: #8C7F85. RGB: 140, 127, 133. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Farrow & Ball Brassica (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £26.40 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Deep Raspberry (ΔE 2.5) and Johnstone's Gothic Amethyst (ΔE 2.7).
Mercury Shower 2 by Dulux
- Hex
#8C7F85- RGB
- 140, 127, 133
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brassica | Farrow & Ball | 2.2 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
| Deep Raspberry | Johnstone's | 2.5 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Gothic Amethyst | Johnstone's | 2.7 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Coffee Rose | Johnstone's | 4.5 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Platinum grey (No.7036) | RAL Classic | 4.6 | Very close | — | — |
| Mauve Mist (No.LRV 21) | Dulux Heritage | 4.8 | Very close | £10.80 (£3.60 less) | £1.35 |
| Grey Violet | Johnstone's | 5.2 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Pewter Mug | Johnstone's | 5.6 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Bonfire Smoke | Johnstone's | 5.7 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£26.40/L
£4.06/m2
Deep Raspberry
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Gothic Amethyst
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Coffee Rose
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Platinum grey
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 4.6
Mauve Mist
Dulux Heritage
Very close
ΔE 4.8
£10.80/L
£1.35/m2
Grey Violet
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.2
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Pewter Mug
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.6
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Bonfire Smoke
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.7
£13.37/L
£2.23/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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