Velvet Ribbon 1 by Dulux is a deep muted violet. Hex: #523B64. RGB: 82, 59, 100. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Perfectly Purple (ΔE 3.0, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Blackcurrant Magic (ΔE 3.8) and Johnstone's Ripe Eggplant (ΔE 4.7).
Velvet Ribbon 1 by Dulux
- Hex
#523B64- RGB
- 82, 59, 100
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £14.40
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.22
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfectly Purple | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Blackcurrant Magic | Johnstone's | 3.8 | Very close | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Ripe Eggplant | Johnstone's | 4.7 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Dark Angel | Johnstone's | 4.7 | Very close | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Pansy Petal | Johnstone's | 5.5 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Blue lilac (No.4005) | RAL Classic | 6.4 | Similar | — | — |
| Magic Magenta | Johnstone's | 6.4 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Cleopatra's Gown | Johnstone's | 7.0 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Distant Galaxy | Johnstone's | 7.8 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
Perfectly Purple
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 3.0
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Blackcurrant Magic
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£7.53/L
£1.26/m2
Ripe Eggplant
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Dark Angel
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£7.53/L
£1.26/m2
Pansy Petal
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Blue lilac
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 6.4
Magic Magenta
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.4
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Cleopatra's Gown
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 7.0
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Distant Galaxy
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 7.8
£13.37/L
£2.23/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 | — |
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