Orchid Opera 1 by Dulux is a light muted purple. Hex: #B973A8. RGB: 185, 115, 168. Price: approximately £10.20 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Daphne Rose (ΔE 3.5, “very close”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Florentine Pink (ΔE 6.6) and Johnstone's Mulberry Bush (ΔE 7.5).
Orchid Opera 1 by Dulux
- Hex
#B973A8- RGB
- 185, 115, 168
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £10.20
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.57
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne Rose | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Florentine Pink | Johnstone's | 6.6 | Similar | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Mulberry Bush | Johnstone's | 7.5 | Similar | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Paradise Petals | Johnstone's | 7.5 | Similar | £6.14 (£4.06 less) | £1.02 |
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 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 | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
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