Pressed Thistle vs Violet Surprise 2

Pressed Thistle and Violet Surprise 2 are both Dulux neutrals. The gap between them is ΔE 5.9 — “close”. Violet Surprise 2 is the lighter of the two, and Pressed Thistle the warmer. Both cost about £14.40 per litre.

	Pressed Thistle	Violet Surprise 2
Hex	#898D9B	#9A95A6
Lightness (L*)	59	63
Price / litre	£14.40	£14.40

Looking across brands instead? See Pressed Thistle’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Violet Surprise 2’s.