Stable Gates by Dulux is a deep warm grey with a subtle orange undertone. Hex: #48433F. RGB: 72, 67, 63. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Edward Bulmer Sekhmet (ΔE 1.2, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £26.40 per litre. Other close alternatives include Farrow & Ball Grate Black (ΔE 1.9) and BS 4800 Vandyke brown (ΔE 2.0).
Stable Gates by Dulux
- Hex
#48433F- RGB
- 72, 67, 63
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £14.40
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.22
Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekhmet | Edward Bulmer | 1.2 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.40 |
| Grate Black | Farrow & Ball | 1.9 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
| Vandyke brown (No.10 B 29) | BS 4800 | 2.0 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Burnt Chestnut | Johnstone's | 2.5 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Smooth Chocolate | Johnstone's | 2.6 | Near-identical | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| The Ranger | Coat | 2.6 | Near-identical | £24.80 (£10.40 more) | £4.96 |
| Chocolate | Johnstone's | 2.6 | Near-identical | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Sarsaparilla | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Black Elegance | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
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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 | — |
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