Wholemeal Honey 3 by Dulux is a light orange. Hex: #E0A678. RGB: 224, 166, 120. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is BS 4800 Light orange (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”). Other close alternatives include Edward Bulmer Dutch Orange (ΔE 2.8) and Johnstone's Orange Liqueur (ΔE 3.3).
Wholemeal Honey 3 by Dulux
- Hex
#E0A678- RGB
- 224, 166, 120
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light orange (No.06 C 35) | BS 4800 | 2.6 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Dutch Orange | Edward Bulmer | 2.8 | Near-identical | £26.40 (£12.00 more) | £4.40 |
| Orange Liqueur | Johnstone's | 3.3 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Orange Clay | Johnstone's | 3.5 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Freckle | Earthborn | 3.5 | Very close | £24.60 (£10.20 more) | £4.92 |
| Buffalo Trail | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Sorbete De Melon | Johnstone's | 3.6 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Orange 05 (No.orange-05) | Lick | 3.7 | Very close | £16.40 (£2.00 more) | £3.28 |
| Horizon's Eye | Johnstone's | 3.7 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
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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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