Volcanic Splash 3 by Dulux is a mid-tone red. Hex: #AF332E. RGB: 175, 51, 46. Price: approximately £10.20 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is RAL Classic Orient red (ΔE 2.1, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include RAL Classic Coral red (ΔE 2.7) and Johnstone's Signal Red (ΔE 3.0).
Volcanic Splash 3 by Dulux
- Hex
#AF332E- RGB
- 175, 51, 46
- Manufacturer
- Dulux
- Price per litre
- £10.20
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.57
Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orient red (No.3031) | RAL Classic | 2.1 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Coral red (No.3016) | RAL Classic | 2.7 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Signal Red | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Very close | £6.14 (£4.06 less) | £1.02 |
| Carnival red (No.04 E 56) | BS 4800 | 3.2 | Very close | — | — |
| Pillar Box Red | Crown | 3.4 | Very close | — | — |
| Flame red (No.3000) | RAL Classic | 3.5 | Very close | — | — |
| Burnt Red | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Fruit Lattice | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £12.36 (£2.16 more) | £2.06 |
| Atomic Red (No.3) | Little Greene | 3.7 | Very close | £28.00 (£17.80 more) | £4.31 |
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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 | — |
| Dulux Simply Refresh One Coat Matt PAS | 13 m²/L | 1 | 5% | — | 4h | 4h | — |
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