Steel Symphony 3 by Dulux is a light grey with a subtle cyan undertone. Hex: #8F9EA5. RGB: 143, 158, 165. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Edward Bulmer Cerullian Blue (ΔE 1.8, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £26.40 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Symmetry (ΔE 2.2) and Johnstone's Quicksilver (ΔE 2.3).
Steel Symphony 3 by Dulux
- Hex
#8F9EA5- RGB
- 143, 158, 165
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerullian Blue | Edward Bulmer | 1.8 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.40 |
| Symmetry | Johnstone's | 2.2 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Quicksilver | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Long Acre (No.No.102) | Mylands | 2.7 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Grey Suit | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| After The Storm | Johnstone's | 2.9 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Grey Stone (No.276) | Little Greene | 3.0 | Near-identical | £29.20 (£14.80 more) | £4.49 |
| Lost At Sea | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Ufo | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Very close | £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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