Volcanic Sand by Dulux is a mid-tone warm grey with a subtle orange undertone. Hex: #857A74. RGB: 133, 122, 116. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Sparrow Feather (ΔE 2.0, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Ranch Mink (ΔE 2.3) and Johnstone's Elephant Grey (ΔE 2.5).
Volcanic Sand by Dulux
- Hex
#857A74- RGB
- 133, 122, 116
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Feather | Johnstone's | 2.0 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Ranch Mink | Johnstone's | 2.3 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Elephant Grey | Johnstone's | 2.5 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Quarry Cliff | Johnstone's | 2.5 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Raw Umber (No.ZOP1119) | Zoffany | 2.6 | Near-identical | £23.20 (£8.80 more) | — |
| Wild Wilderness | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Rocky Horse | Earthborn | 3.2 | Very close | £24.60 (£10.20 more) | £4.92 |
| Mud Lark (No.LRV 22) | Dulux Heritage | 3.2 | Very close | £10.80 (£3.60 less) | £1.35 |
| Chocolate | Crown | 3.4 | Very close | £9.60 (£4.80 less) | £1.60 |
Sparrow Feather
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.0
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Ranch Mink
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.3
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Elephant Grey
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Quarry Cliff
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.5
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Raw Umber
Zoffany
Near-identical
ΔE 2.6
£23.20/L
Wild Wilderness
Johnstone's
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£13.37/L
£2.23/m2
Rocky Horse
Earthborn
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£24.60/L
£4.92/m2
Mud Lark
Dulux Heritage
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£10.80/L
£1.35/m2
Chocolate
Crown
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£9.60/L
£1.60/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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