Nigerian Sands 6 by Dulux is a light orange. Hex: #F8A850. RGB: 248, 168, 80. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Pastel yellow (ΔE 3.2, “very close”). Other close alternatives include Farrow & Ball Dutch Orange (ΔE 3.9) and Johnstone's Sunken Treasure (ΔE 4.0).
Nigerian Sands 6 by Dulux
- Hex
#F8A850- RGB
- 248, 168, 80
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastel yellow (No.1034) | RAL Classic | 3.2 | Very close | — | — |
| Dutch Orange | Farrow & Ball | 3.9 | Very close | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
| Sunken Treasure | Johnstone's | 4.0 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Feel The Burn | Johnstone's | 4.4 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Luminous bright orange (No.2007) | RAL Classic | 4.7 | Very close | — | — |
| Sorbete De Melon | Johnstone's | 4.9 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Mango Margarita | Johnstone's | 5.4 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Orange (No.08 E 55) | BS 4800 | 5.4 | Similar | — | — |
| Sun yellow (No.1037) | RAL Classic | 5.5 | 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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