Velvet Ribbon 4 by Dulux is a mid-tone muted violet. Hex: #85689E. RGB: 133, 104, 158. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Grape Popsicle (ΔE 1.2, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Bell Heather (ΔE 4.2) and RAL Classic Pearl violet (ΔE 4.2).
Velvet Ribbon 4 by Dulux
- Hex
#85689E- RGB
- 133, 104, 158
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Popsicle | Johnstone's | 1.2 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Bell Heather | Johnstone's | 4.2 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Pearl violet (No.4011) | RAL Classic | 4.2 | Very close | — | — |
| Purple (No.24 E 53) | BS 4800 | 4.8 | Very close | — | — |
| Mirabella | Johnstone's | 4.9 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Mulberry Bush | Johnstone's | 5.7 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Ultra Violet (No.FTT-019) | Mylands | 5.8 | Similar | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Flowering Raspberry | Johnstone's | 6.1 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Powdered Violet | Johnstone's | 6.6 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
Grape Popsicle
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 1.2
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Bell Heather
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Pearl violet
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 4.2
Purple
BS 4800
Very close
ΔE 4.8
Mirabella
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Mulberry Bush
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.7
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Ultra Violet
Mylands
Similar
ΔE 5.8
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Flowering Raspberry
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.1
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Powdered Violet
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.6
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
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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 | — |
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