Velvet Ribbon 2 by Dulux is a deep muted purple. Hex: #63406E. RGB: 99, 64, 110. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Blackcurrant Magic (ΔE 2.1, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £7.53 per litre. Other close alternatives include RAL Classic Blue lilac (ΔE 2.4) and Johnstone's Magic Magenta (ΔE 3.1).
Velvet Ribbon 2 by Dulux
- Hex
#63406E- RGB
- 99, 64, 110
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackcurrant Magic | Johnstone's | 2.1 | Near-identical | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Blue lilac (No.4005) | RAL Classic | 2.4 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Magic Magenta | Johnstone's | 3.1 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Perfectly Purple | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Cleopatra's Gown | Johnstone's | 5.2 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Regal violet (No.24 C 39) | BS 4800 | 6.0 | Similar | — | — |
| Dark Angel | Johnstone's | 6.0 | Similar | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
| Purple Punch | Johnstone's | 6.6 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Ripe Eggplant | Johnstone's | 6.7 | Similar | £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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