Nigerian Sands 2 by Dulux is a mid-tone orange. Hex: #9A5C38. RGB: 154, 92, 56. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Edward Bulmer Karapinar (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £26.40 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Fragrant Cloves (ΔE 1.6) and Johnstone's Golden Chestnut (ΔE 2.5).
Nigerian Sands 2 by Dulux
- Hex
#9A5C38- RGB
- 154, 92, 56
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karapinar | Edward Bulmer | 1.5 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.40 |
| Fragrant Cloves | Johnstone's | 1.6 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Golden Chestnut | Johnstone's | 2.5 | Near-identical | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Mincemeat | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Foxfire Brown | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| French mustard (No.10 D 45) | BS 4800 | 3.3 | Very close | — | — |
| Teak (No.06 D 45) | BS 4800 | 3.3 | Very close | — | — |
| Antique Pine | Johnstone's | 3.4 | Very close | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Auburn Tress | Johnstone's | 3.7 | Very close | £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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