Violet Surprise 3 by Dulux is a pale grey with a subtle violet undertone. Hex: #BEB9C5. RGB: 190, 185, 197. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Sanderson Dusty Lilac (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £20.00 per litre. Other close alternatives include Craig & Rose Tribune (ΔE 1.9) and Sanderson English Lilac (ΔE 3.0).
Violet Surprise 3 by Dulux
- Hex
#BEB9C5- RGB
- 190, 185, 197
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusty Lilac (No.SAP1044) | Sanderson | 1.6 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Tribune | Craig & Rose | 1.9 | Near-identical | £18.00 (£3.60 more) | £2.57 |
| English Lilac (No.SAP1049) | Sanderson | 3.0 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Quartz Grey (No.ZOP1117) | Zoffany | 3.1 | Very close | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Silver Chalice | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Lavender Milk | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Vintage Posies | Johnstone's | 3.8 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Rose Marble | Johnstone's | 3.8 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Morning Bloom | Johnstone's | 3.8 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
Dusty Lilac
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
£20.00/L
Tribune
Craig & Rose
Near-identical
ΔE 1.9
£18.00/L
£2.57/m2
English Lilac
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 3.0
£20.00/L
Quartz Grey
Zoffany
Very close
ΔE 3.1
£23.20/L
Silver Chalice
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Lavender Milk
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Vintage Posies
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Rose Marble
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Morning Bloom
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£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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