Writers Desk by Dulux is a deep warm grey with a subtle warm yellow undertone. Hex: #494538. RGB: 73, 69, 56. Price: approximately £14.40 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Johnstone's Fertile Ground (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £13.37 per litre. Other close alternatives include Johnstone's Autumn Soil (ΔE 2.8) and Johnstone's Wagon Trail (ΔE 3.0).
Writers Desk by Dulux
- Hex
#494538- RGB
- 73, 69, 56
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertile Ground | Johnstone's | 2.2 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Autumn Soil | Johnstone's | 2.8 | Near-identical | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Wagon Trail | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Yellow olive (No.6014) | RAL Classic | 3.1 | Very close | — | — |
| Star Anise | Johnstone's | 3.1 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| Friar's Brown | Johnstone's | 3.4 | Very close | £13.37 (£1.03 less) | £2.23 |
| The Ranger | Coat | 3.4 | Very close | £24.80 (£10.40 more) | £4.96 |
| Pub (No.BH.08) | Mylands | 3.5 | Very close | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
| Cragside (No.JB.10) | Mylands | 3.7 | Very close | £27.20 (£12.80 more) | £3.63 |
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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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