Violet Surprise 5 by Dulux is a very pale neutral grey. Hex: #DEDBDE. RGB: 222, 219, 222. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Lick Grey 14 (ΔE 1.1, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £16.40 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Hint Of Purple (ΔE 1.4) and Craig & Rose Hermitage (ΔE 1.4).
Violet Surprise 5 by Dulux
- Hex
#DEDBDE- RGB
- 222, 219, 222
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey 14 (No.grey-14) | Lick | 1.1 | Near-identical | £16.40 (£2.00 more) | £3.28 |
| Hint Of Purple | Johnstone's | 1.4 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Hermitage | Craig & Rose | 1.4 | Near-identical | £18.00 (£3.60 more) | £2.57 |
| Smoky Orchid | Johnstone's | 1.4 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Mistflower (No.SAP1091) | Sanderson | 1.5 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£5.60 more) | — |
| Quiet Time® | Crown | 1.6 | Near-identical | £8.80 (£5.60 less) | £1.47 |
| Misty Morn | Johnstone's | 1.6 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Violet Vogue | Johnstone's | 1.7 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Reverie | Craig & Rose | 1.7 | Near-identical | £18.00 (£3.60 more) | £2.57 |
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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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