Petal Perfection by Dulux is a pale muted blue. Hex: #AEB5D4. RGB: 174, 181, 212. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is BS 4800 Purple (ΔE 2.4, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Purple Dragon (ΔE 3.2) and Johnstone's Violet Dream (ΔE 3.6).
Petal Perfection by Dulux
- Hex
#AEB5D4- RGB
- 174, 181, 212
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple (No.22 D 41) | BS 4800 | 2.4 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Purple Dragon | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Violet Dream | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Village Fair | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Sweet Lavender | Johnstone's | 4.2 | Very close | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Lilac Sachet | Johnstone's | 4.7 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Coming Storm | Johnstone's | 4.8 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Mists Of Time | Johnstone's | 5.1 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Petal Whisper | Johnstone's | 5.3 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
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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