Purple Sage 1 vs Velvet Ribbon 3

Purple Sage 1 and Velvet Ribbon 3 are both Dulux purples. The gap between them is ΔE 7.2 — “close”. Velvet Ribbon 3 is the lighter of the two, and Purple Sage 1 the warmer. Both cost about £14.40 per litre.

	Purple Sage 1	Velvet Ribbon 3
Hex	#624B6E	#74568C
Lightness (L*)	36	42
Price / litre	£14.40	£14.40

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