Purple Infusion 3 by Dulux is a deep muted violet. Hex: #5F507A. RGB: 95, 80, 122. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Cleopatra's Gown (ΔE 2.9, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include BS 4800 Deep purple (ΔE 3.4) and Mylands Fluorite Violet (ΔE 3.9).
Purple Infusion 3 by Dulux
- Hex
#5F507A- RGB
- 95, 80, 122
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleopatra's Gown | Johnstone's | 2.9 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Deep purple (No.22 D 45) | BS 4800 | 3.4 | Very close | — | — |
| Fluorite Violet (No.FTT-020) | Mylands | 3.9 | Very close | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Perfectly Purple | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Blackcurrant Magic | Johnstone's | 5.1 | Similar | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Royal Lilac | Johnstone's | 5.3 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Trumpet | Earthborn | 5.4 | Similar | £24.60 (£10.20 more) | £4.92 |
| Pageant Pansy | Johnstone's | 5.4 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Regal violet (No.24 C 39) | BS 4800 | 5.7 | Similar | — | — |
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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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