Teal Tension by Dulux is a deep cyan. Hex: #136777. RGB: 19, 103, 119. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Caribbean Splash (ΔE 1.9, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include RAL Classic Water blue (ΔE 2.4) and Johnstone's Jamaican Dream (ΔE 2.8).
Teal Tension by Dulux
- Hex
#136777- RGB
- 19, 103, 119
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Splash | Johnstone's | 1.9 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Water blue (No.5021) | RAL Classic | 2.4 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Jamaican Dream | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Pearl gentian blue (No.5025) | RAL Classic | 4.0 | Very close | — | — |
| New Journey | Johnstone's | 4.9 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Caribbean Holiday | Johnstone's | 5.3 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Bimini Blue | Johnstone's | 5.3 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Indigo | Edward Bulmer | 5.7 | Similar | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.40 |
| Azure blue (No.5009) | RAL Classic | 6.0 | Similar | — | — |
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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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