Dulux no longer lists Red. It was withdrawn around November 2026, so the prices below are the last we recorded and you may not be able to buy it now. The closest colour you can still buy is RAL Classic Strawberry red (ΔE 3.0, “very close”).
Red was a mid-tone red, discontinued by Dulux around November 2026. Hex: #E4032F. RGB: 228, 3, 47. The nearest colour you can still buy is RAL Classic Strawberry red (ΔE 3.0, “very close”). Other close alternatives include RAL Classic Pure red (ΔE 4.2) and RAL Classic Rose (ΔE 4.4).
Red by Dulux
- Hex
#E4032F- RGB
- 228, 3, 47
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry red (No.3018) | RAL Classic | 3.0 | Very close | — | — |
| Pure red (No.3028) | RAL Classic | 4.2 | Very close | — | — |
| Rose (No.3017) | RAL Classic | 4.4 | Very close | — | — |
| Vermilion (No.2002) | RAL Classic | 6.0 | Similar | — | — |
| Raspberry red (No.3027) | RAL Classic | 6.2 | Similar | — | — |
| Poppy (No.04 E 53) | BS 4800 | 7.1 | Similar | — | — |
| Red (No.04 E 55) | BS 4800 | 7.6 | Similar | — | — |
| Atomic Red (No.190) | Little Greene | 7.9 | Similar | £29.20 | £4.49 |
Brand-by-brand comparison
See how Red sits next to the closest paints from one specific brand at a time, ranked by how close they are.
Colour neighbourhood
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 Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Silk PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Bathroom Soft Sheen PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
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