Violet Surprise 4 by Dulux is a pale grey with a subtle violet undertone. Hex: #D3D0D7. RGB: 211, 208, 215. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Little Lilac (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Mylands Early Lavender (ΔE 1.6) and Zoffany Morning Mist (ΔE 1.9).
Violet Surprise 4 by Dulux
- Hex
#D3D0D7- RGB
- 211, 208, 215
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Lilac | Johnstone's | 1.3 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Early Lavender (No.No.260) | Mylands | 1.6 | Near-identical | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Morning Mist (No.ZOP1084) | Zoffany | 1.9 | Near-identical | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Jam Session | Johnstone's | 2.0 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Violet Whimsey | Johnstone's | 2.0 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Violet Vapor | Johnstone's | 2.2 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Grey 14 (No.grey-14) | Lick | 2.3 | Near-identical | £16.40 (£2.00 more) | £3.28 |
| Smoky Orchid | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Calluna | Farrow & Ball | 2.4 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.06 |
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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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