Violet Surprise 2 by Dulux is a light grey with a subtle violet undertone. Hex: #9A95A6. RGB: 154, 149, 166. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Zoffany Grey Violet (ΔE 2.5, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £23.20 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Purple Surf (ΔE 3.7) and Johnstone's Smoky Grape (ΔE 4.2).
Violet Surprise 2 by Dulux
- Hex
#9A95A6- RGB
- 154, 149, 166
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Violet (No.ZOP1051) | Zoffany | 2.5 | Near-identical | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Purple Surf | Johnstone's | 3.7 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Smoky Grape | Johnstone's | 4.2 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Quaker Drab (No.SAP1115) | Sanderson | 5.3 | Similar | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Violet Night (No.LRV 28) | Dulux Heritage | 5.9 | Similar | £10.80 (£3.60 less) | £1.35 |
| Sargasso (No.JB.04) | Mylands | 6.2 | Similar | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Amethyst Haze | Johnstone's | 6.2 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Purple Symphony | Johnstone's | 6.5 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Pastel Plum | Johnstone's | 6.7 | Similar | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
Grey Violet
Zoffany
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£23.20/L
Purple Surf
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.7
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Smoky Grape
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Quaker Drab
Sanderson
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£20.00/L
Violet Night
Dulux Heritage
Similar
ΔE 5.9
£10.80/L
£1.35/m2
Sargasso
Mylands
Similar
ΔE 6.2
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Amethyst Haze
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.2
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Purple Symphony
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Pastel Plum
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.7
£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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