Wholemeal Honey 2 by Dulux is a light orange. Hex: #D48B4C. RGB: 212, 139, 76. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is BS 4800 Mid tan (ΔE 3.2, “very close”). Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Carmelized Orange (ΔE 3.6) and Johnstone's Sunblaze (ΔE 3.6).
Wholemeal Honey 2 by Dulux
- Hex
#D48B4C- RGB
- 212, 139, 76
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid tan (No.06 D 43) | BS 4800 | 3.2 | Very close | — | — |
| Carmelized Orange | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Sunblaze | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Fall Leaf | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Tangerine Jelly | Johnstone's | 3.7 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Root Ginger | Johnstone's | 4.1 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Blaze Of Glory | Johnstone's | 4.8 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Pumpkin Patch | Johnstone's | 4.8 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Freckle | Earthborn | 5.4 | Similar | £24.60 (£10.20 more) | £4.92 |
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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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