Velvet Ribbon 5 by Dulux is a light muted violet. Hex: #9477AC. RGB: 148, 119, 172. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Bell Heather (ΔE 1.9, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Purple Statice (ΔE 3.2) and RAL Classic Pearl violet (ΔE 3.8).
Velvet Ribbon 5 by Dulux
- Hex
#9477AC- RGB
- 148, 119, 172
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Heather | Johnstone's | 1.9 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Purple Statice | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Pearl violet (No.4011) | RAL Classic | 3.8 | Very close | — | — |
| Lavender Patch | Johnstone's | 5.5 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Mulberry Bush | Johnstone's | 5.8 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Mountain Blossom | Johnstone's | 5.8 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Daphne Rose | Johnstone's | 6.4 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Heather Glen | Johnstone's | 6.8 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Grape Popsicle | Johnstone's | 7.0 | 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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