Natural Taupe 1 by Dulux is a light warm grey with a subtle orange undertone. Hex: #A8998E. RGB: 168, 153, 142. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Coat Cold Brew (ΔE 0.9, “identical”), priced at approximately £24.80 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Coffee Cream (ΔE 1.5) and Zoffany English Toffee (ΔE 1.9).
Natural Taupe 1 by Dulux
- Hex
#A8998E- RGB
- 168, 153, 142
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Brew | Coat | 0.9 | Identical | £24.80 (£10.40 more) | £4.96 |
| Coffee Cream | Johnstone's | 1.5 | Near-identical | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| English Toffee (No.ZOP1038) | Zoffany | 1.9 | Near-identical | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Antelope (No.08 B 21) | BS 4800 | 2.0 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Taupe (No.ZOP1142) | Zoffany | 2.1 | Near-identical | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| El Capitan | Johnstone's | 2.5 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Potted History® | Crown | 2.5 | Near-identical | £14.00 | £2.33 |
| Cuppa Coffee | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Dead Salmon | Farrow & Ball | 2.8 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
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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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