Purple Infusion 3 vs Velvet Ribbon 1

Purple Infusion 3 and Velvet Ribbon 1 are both Dulux purples. The gap between them is ΔE 7.0 — “close”. Purple Infusion 3 is the lighter of the two, and Velvet Ribbon 1 the warmer. Both cost about £14.40 per litre.

	Purple Infusion 3	Velvet Ribbon 1
Hex	#5F507A	#523B64
Lightness (L*)	37	29
Price / litre	£14.40	£14.40

Looking across brands instead? See Purple Infusion 3’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Velvet Ribbon 1’s.