Red by Dulux is a mid-tone red. Hex: #E4032F. RGB: 228, 3, 47. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Strawberry red (ΔE 3.0, “very close”). Other close matches include RAL Classic Pure red (ΔE 4.2) and RAL Classic Rose (ΔE 4.4).
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| 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.3) | Little Greene | 7.9 | Similar | £28.00 | £4.31 |
Strawberry red
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 3.0
Pure red
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 4.2
Rose
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 4.4
Vermilion
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 6.0
Raspberry red
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 6.2
Poppy
BS 4800
Similar
ΔE 7.1
Red
BS 4800
Similar
ΔE 7.6
Atomic Red
Little Greene
Similar
ΔE 7.9
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
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 Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 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 | — |
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