Ruby Fountain 1 by Dulux is a deep red. Hex: #832930. RGB: 131, 41, 48. Price: approximately £10.20 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Victory Red (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £6.14 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Hot Cherry (ΔE 3.2) and Earthborn Lady Bug (ΔE 4.4).
Ruby Fountain 1 by Dulux
- Hex
#832930- RGB
- 131, 41, 48
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £10.20
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.57
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Red | Johnstone's | 1.8 | Near-identical | £6.14 (£4.06 less) | £1.02 |
| Hot Cherry | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £6.14 (£4.06 less) | £1.02 |
| Lady Bug | Earthborn | 4.4 | Very close | £24.00 (£13.80 more) | £4.80 |
| Red violet (No.4002) | RAL Classic | 4.5 | Very close | — | — |
| Lipstick Rouge | Johnstone's | 4.6 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Cranberry Crush | Johnstone's | 4.6 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Red Licorice | Johnstone's | 4.6 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Pugin Red (No.LRV 12) | Dulux Heritage | 4.8 | Very close | £10.40 | £1.30 |
| Purple red (No.3004) | RAL Classic | 4.9 | Very close | — | — |
Victory Red
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Hot Cherry
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Lady Bug
Earthborn
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£24.00/L
£4.80/m2
Red violet
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 4.5
Lipstick Rouge
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Cranberry Crush
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Red Licorice
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Pugin Red
Dulux Heritage
Very close
ΔE 4.8
£10.40/L
£1.30/m2
Purple red
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 4.9
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 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 | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
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