Ruby Fountain 5 by Dulux is a light red. Hex: #DB7680. RGB: 219, 118, 128. Price: approximately £10.20 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Earthborn Delilah (ΔE 3.0, “very close”), priced at approximately £24.00 per litre. Other close alternatives include RAL Classic Antique pink (ΔE 4.0) and Johnstone's Pink Flambe (ΔE 4.8).
Ruby Fountain 5 by Dulux
- Hex
#DB7680- RGB
- 219, 118, 128
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £10.20
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.57
Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delilah | Earthborn | 3.0 | Very close | £24.00 (£13.80 more) | £4.80 |
| Antique pink (No.3014) | RAL Classic | 4.0 | Very close | — | — |
| Pink Flambe | Johnstone's | 4.8 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Carmine (No.3) | Little Greene | 4.9 | Very close | £28.00 (£17.80 more) | £4.31 |
| Siesta Rose | Johnstone's | 5.1 | Similar | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Pink 12 (No.pink-12) | Lick | 5.1 | Similar | £15.60 (£5.40 more) | £3.12 |
| Bleeding Heart | Johnstone's | 5.5 | Similar | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| High Note | Johnstone's | 5.6 | Similar | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Sideshow | Johnstone's | 6.0 | Similar | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
Brand-by-brand comparison
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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 | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
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