Ruby Starlet vs Velvet Cake
Ruby Starlet and Velvet Cake are both Dulux reds. The gap between them is ΔE 4.8 — “very close”. Velvet Cake is the lighter of the two, and Ruby Starlet the warmer. Both cost about £10.20 per litre.
| Ruby Starlet | Velvet Cake | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #782E34 | #6E3936 |
| Lightness (L*) | 30 | 31 |
| Price / litre | £10.20 | £10.20 |
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