Dulux no longer lists Orange. It was withdrawn around November 2026, so the prices below are the last we recorded and you may not be able to buy it now. The closest colour you can still buy is BS 4800 Orange (ΔE 3.1, “very close”).
Orange was a mid-tone orange, discontinued by Dulux around November 2026. Hex: #F28E16. RGB: 242, 142, 22. The nearest colour you can still buy is BS 4800 Orange (ΔE 3.1, “very close”). Other close alternatives include Little Greene Marigold (ΔE 4.0) and Johnstone's Tangerine Jelly (ΔE 5.1).
Orange by Dulux
- Hex
#F28E16- RGB
- 242, 142, 22
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange (No.08 E 55) | BS 4800 | 3.1 | Very close | — | — |
| Marigold (No.209) | Little Greene | 4.0 | Very close | £29.20 | £4.49 |
| Tangerine Jelly | Johnstone's | 5.1 | Similar | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Sunblaze | Johnstone's | 5.4 | Similar | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Carmelized Orange | Johnstone's | 6.0 | Similar | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| Fall Leaf | Johnstone's | 6.1 | Similar | £13.37 | £2.23 |
| 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 | £26.40 | £4.06 |
Brand-by-brand comparison
See how Orange sits next to the closest paints from one specific brand at a time, ranked by how close they are.
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 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 | — |
| Dulux Easycare Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
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