Ruby Fountain 2 by Dulux is a deep red. Hex: #99282C. RGB: 153, 40, 44. Price: approximately £10.20 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Red Gumball (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Signal Red (ΔE 3.2) and RAL Classic Ruby red (ΔE 3.3).
Ruby Fountain 2 by Dulux
- Hex
#99282C- RGB
- 153, 40, 44
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Gumball | Johnstone's | 2.6 | Near-identical | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Signal Red | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £6.14 (£4.06 less) | £1.02 |
| Ruby red (No.3003) | RAL Classic | 3.3 | Very close | — | — |
| Cranberry Crush | Johnstone's | 4.1 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Lipstick Rouge | Johnstone's | 4.6 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Hot Cherry | Johnstone's | 4.7 | Very close | £6.14 (£4.06 less) | £1.02 |
| Burning Bush | Johnstone's | 4.7 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Carmine red (No.3002) | RAL Classic | 4.8 | Very close | — | — |
| Pugin Red (No.LRV 12) | Dulux Heritage | 5.2 | Similar | £10.40 | £1.30 |
Red Gumball
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Signal Red
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Ruby red
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 3.3
Cranberry Crush
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Lipstick Rouge
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Hot Cherry
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Burning Bush
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Carmine red
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 4.8
Pugin Red
Dulux Heritage
Similar
ΔE 5.2
£10.40/L
£1.30/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 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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