Mercury Shower 3 by Dulux is a light grey with a subtle magenta undertone. Hex: #B1A8AD. RGB: 177, 168, 173. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Mylands Lavender Garden (ΔE 1.0, “identical”), priced at approximately £27.20 per litre. Other close alternatives include Sanderson Lilac Shadow (ΔE 1.6) and Johnstone's Faded Allium (ΔE 2.8).
Mercury Shower 3 by Dulux
- Hex
#B1A8AD- RGB
- 177, 168, 173
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Garden (No.No.30) | Mylands | 1.0 | Identical | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Lilac Shadow (No.SAP1080) | Sanderson | 1.6 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Faded Allium | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Inglenook | Earthborn | 3.0 | Very close | £24.60 (£10.20 more) | £4.92 |
| Dusk (No.ZOP1035) | Zoffany | 3.8 | Very close | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Silver Service | Johnstone's | 3.9 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Vintage Posies | Johnstone's | 4.1 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Quaker Drab (No.SAP1115) | Sanderson | 4.3 | Very close | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Crace (No.No.16) | Mylands | 4.3 | Very close | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
Lavender Garden
Mylands
Identical
ΔE 1.0
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Lilac Shadow
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
£20.00/L
Faded Allium
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Inglenook
Earthborn
Very close
ΔE 3.0
£24.60/L
£4.92/m2
Dusk
Zoffany
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£23.20/L
Silver Service
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.9
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Vintage Posies
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Quaker Drab
Sanderson
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£20.00/L
Crace
Mylands
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£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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