Nigerian Sands 5 by Dulux is a light orange. Hex: #F49839. RGB: 244, 152, 57. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is BS 4800 Orange (ΔE 3.5, “very close”). Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Sunken Treasure (ΔE 4.6) and Johnstone's Sunblaze (ΔE 4.7).
Nigerian Sands 5 by Dulux
- Hex
#F49839- RGB
- 244, 152, 57
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange (No.08 E 55) | BS 4800 | 3.5 | Very close | — | — |
| Sunken Treasure | Johnstone's | 4.6 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Sunblaze | Johnstone's | 4.7 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Dutch Orange | Farrow & Ball | 4.8 | Very close | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
| Fall Leaf | Johnstone's | 5.2 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Marigold (No.209) | Little Greene | 5.4 | Similar | £29.20 (£14.80 more) | £4.49 |
| Luminous bright orange (No.2007) | RAL Classic | 5.6 | Similar | — | — |
| Tangerine Jelly | Johnstone's | 5.8 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Sun yellow (No.1037) | RAL Classic | 5.8 | Similar | — | — |
Brand-by-brand comparison
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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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