Violet by Dulux is a mid-tone muted purple. Hex: #745184. RGB: 116, 81, 132. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Purple Punch (ΔE 3.2, “very close”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Johnstone's Royal Lilac (ΔE 3.3) and Johnstone's Cleopatra's Gown (ΔE 3.8).
Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Punch | Johnstone's | 3.2 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Royal Lilac | Johnstone's | 3.3 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cleopatra's Gown | Johnstone's | 3.8 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Blue lilac (No.4005) | RAL Classic | 4.0 | Very close | — | — |
| Bermuda Onion | Johnstone's | 5.3 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fluorite Violet (No.FTT-020) | Mylands | 5.6 | Similar | £27.20 | £3.63 |
| Magic Magenta | Johnstone's | 5.8 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Blackcurrant Magic | Johnstone's | 6.0 | Similar | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Regal violet (No.24 C 39) | BS 4800 | 6.0 | Similar | — | — |
Purple Punch
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Royal Lilac
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Cleopatra's Gown
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Blue lilac
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 4.0
Bermuda Onion
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Fluorite Violet
Mylands
Similar
ΔE 5.6
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Magic Magenta
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.8
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Blackcurrant Magic
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.0
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Regal violet
BS 4800
Similar
ΔE 6.0
Colour neighbourhood
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 Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Silk PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | — | 2h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Kitchen Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Easycare Bathroom Soft Sheen PAS | 13 m²/L | 2 | 25% | 1 | 4h | 4h | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
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