Orange by Dulux is a mid-tone orange. Hex: #F28E16. RGB: 242, 142, 22. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is BS 4800 Orange (ΔE 3.1, “very close”). Other close matches include Little Greene Marigold (ΔE 4.0) and Johnstone's Tangerine Jelly (ΔE 5.1).
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange (No.08 E 55) | BS 4800 | 3.1 | Very close | — | — |
| Marigold (No.3) | Little Greene | 4.0 | Very close | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Tangerine Jelly | Johnstone's | 5.1 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sunblaze | Johnstone's | 5.4 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Carmelized Orange | Johnstone's | 6.0 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fall Leaf | Johnstone's | 6.1 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sun yellow (No.1037) | RAL Classic | 6.1 | Similar | — | — |
| Luminous bright orange (No.2007) | RAL Classic | 6.4 | Similar | — | — |
| Dutch Orange | Farrow & Ball | 6.4 | Similar | £25.60 | £3.94 |
Orange
BS 4800
Very close
ΔE 3.1
Marigold
Little Greene
Very close
ΔE 4.0
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Tangerine Jelly
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Sunblaze
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Carmelized Orange
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Fall Leaf
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Sun yellow
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 6.1
Luminous bright orange
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 6.4
Dutch Orange
Farrow & Ball
Similar
ΔE 6.4
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Colour neighbourhood
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 Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Silk PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Bathroom Soft Sheen PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
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