Summer Surprise 2 by Dulux is a deep muted red. Hex: #854459. RGB: 133, 68, 89. Price: approximately £10.20 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Fuchsia Flock (ΔE 3.2, “very close”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Zoffany Raspberry Sorbet (ΔE 3.4) and Johnstone's Raspberry Dream (ΔE 4.1).
Summer Surprise 2 by Dulux
- Hex
#854459- RGB
- 133, 68, 89
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuchsia Flock | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Raspberry Sorbet (No.ZOP0118) | Zoffany | 3.4 | Very close | £22.00 (£11.80 more) | — |
| Raspberry Dream | Johnstone's | 4.1 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Heart's Desire | Johnstone's | 4.2 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Victoria plum (No.02 C 39) | BS 4800 | 4.8 | Very close | — | — |
| Heart's Afire | Johnstone's | 4.8 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Heart's Content | Johnstone's | 5.1 | Similar | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Pompadour | Edward Bulmer | 5.1 | Similar | £26.40 (£16.20 more) | £4.40 |
| Medici Crimson | Craig & Rose | 5.4 | Similar | £18.00 (£7.80 more) | £2.57 |
Fuchsia Flock
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Raspberry Sorbet
Zoffany
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£22.00/L
Raspberry Dream
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Heart's Desire
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Victoria plum
BS 4800
Very close
ΔE 4.8
Heart's Afire
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Heart's Content
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Pompadour
Edward Bulmer
Similar
ΔE 5.1
£26.40/L
£4.40/m2
Medici Crimson
Craig & Rose
Similar
ΔE 5.4
£18.00/L
£2.57/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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