Purple Polka 2 by Dulux is a mid-tone muted blue. Hex: #7A779C. RGB: 122, 119, 156. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is BS 4800 Purple heather (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Purple Rhapsody (ΔE 4.4) and RAL Classic Pearl violet (ΔE 5.1).
Purple Polka 2 by Dulux
- Hex
#7A779C- RGB
- 122, 119, 156
- 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 heather (No.22 C 37) | BS 4800 | 1.6 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Purple Rhapsody | Johnstone's | 4.4 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Pearl violet (No.4011) | RAL Classic | 5.1 | Similar | — | — |
| Powdered Violet | Johnstone's | 5.4 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Spring Thistle | Johnstone's | 6.5 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Mountain Blossom | Johnstone's | 6.8 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Magic Carpet | Johnstone's | 6.9 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Ultra Violet (No.FTT-019) | Mylands | 6.9 | Similar | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Magical Moment | Johnstone's | 7.4 | 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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