allpaintcolours.co.ukVolcanic Red by Dulux is a mid-tone red. Hex: #B5322F. RGB: 181, 50, 47. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Orient red (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include RAL Classic Coral red (ΔE 2.9) and BS 4800 Carnival red (ΔE 3.0).
Volcanic Red by Dulux
- Hex
#B5322F- RGB
- 181, 50, 47
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orient red (No.3031) | RAL Classic | 2.2 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Coral red (No.3016) | RAL Classic | 2.9 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Carnival red (No.04 E 56) | BS 4800 | 3.0 | Very close | — | — |
| Atomic Red (No.190) | Little Greene | 3.3 | Very close | £29.20 (£14.80 more) | £4.49 |
| Burnt Red | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Fruit Lattice | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Pillar Box Red | Crown | 3.8 | Very close | — | — |
| Flame red (No.3000) | RAL Classic | 3.9 | Very close | — | — |
| Signal Red | Johnstone's | 4.1 | Very close | £7.53 (£6.87 less) | £1.26 |
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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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