Purple Sage 3 by Dulux is a light grey with a subtle purple undertone. Hex: #A493AC. RGB: 164, 147, 172. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Palisade Orchid (ΔE 3.7, “very close”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Pastel Plum (ΔE 4.4) and Johnstone's Mauve Magic (ΔE 4.9).
Purple Sage 3 by Dulux
- Hex
#A493AC- RGB
- 164, 147, 172
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £14.40
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.22
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisade Orchid | Johnstone's | 3.7 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Pastel Plum | Johnstone's | 4.4 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Mauve Magic | Johnstone's | 4.9 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Heather Glen | Johnstone's | 5.0 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Pale Plum | Johnstone's | 5.5 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Heathcliff | Johnstone's | 5.6 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Grey Violet (No.ZOP1051) | Zoffany | 5.9 | Similar | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Smoky Grape | Johnstone's | 6.5 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Mountain Blossom | Johnstone's | 6.5 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
Palisade Orchid
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.7
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Pastel Plum
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Mauve Magic
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Heather Glen
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.0
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Pale Plum
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Heathcliff
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.6
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Grey Violet
Zoffany
Similar
ΔE 5.9
£23.20/L
Smoky Grape
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Mountain Blossom
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
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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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