Summer Surprise 3 by Dulux is a mid-tone magenta. Hex: #A54668. RGB: 165, 70, 104. Price: approximately £10.20 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Panama Rose (ΔE 3.9, “very close”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close alternatives include Little Greene Mischief (ΔE 3.9) and Zoffany Raspberry Sorbet (ΔE 4.2).
Summer Surprise 3 by Dulux
- Hex
#A54668- RGB
- 165, 70, 104
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £10.20
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.57
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama Rose | Johnstone's | 3.9 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Mischief (No.13) | Little Greene | 3.9 | Very close | £29.20 (£19.00 more) | £4.49 |
| Raspberry Sorbet (No.ZOP0118) | Zoffany | 4.2 | Very close | £22.00 (£11.80 more) | — |
| Fuchsia Flock | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Wild Plum Light (No.SAP0147) | Sanderson | 4.8 | Very close | £19.60 (£9.40 more) | — |
| Heart's Content | Johnstone's | 5.3 | Similar | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Heart's Desire | Johnstone's | 5.6 | Similar | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Raspberry Cocktail | Johnstone's | 6.0 | Similar | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| California Wine | Johnstone's | 6.1 | Similar | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
Panama Rose
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.9
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Mischief
Little Greene
Very close
ΔE 3.9
£29.20/L
£4.49/m2
Raspberry Sorbet
Zoffany
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£22.00/L
Fuchsia Flock
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Wild Plum Light
Sanderson
Very close
ΔE 4.8
£19.60/L
Heart's Content
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Heart's Desire
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Raspberry Cocktail
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
California Wine
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
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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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