Bermuda Onion by Johnstone's is a mid-tone muted purple. Hex: #895788. RGB: 137, 87, 136. Price: approximately £12.36 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is BS 4800 Purple (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”). Other close matches include RAL Classic Signal violet (ΔE 4.5) and Dulux Violet (ΔE 5.3).
Bermuda Onion by Johnstone's
- Hex
#895788- RGB
- 137, 87, 136
- Manufacturer
- Johnstone's
- Price per litre
- £12.36
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.06
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Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple (No.24 E 53) | BS 4800 | 2.8 | Near-identical | — | — |
| Signal violet (No.4008) | RAL Classic | 4.5 | Very close | — | — |
| Violet | Dulux | 5.3 | Similar | — | — |
| Meadow Violet (No.SAP0086) | Sanderson | 5.4 | Similar | £19.60 (£7.24 more) | — |
| Emporium Rose 1 | Dulux | 6.4 | Similar | £10.20 (£2.16 less) | £1.57 |
| Magenta (No.FTT-007) | Mylands | 6.6 | Similar | £27.20 (£14.84 more) | £3.63 |
| Blue lilac (No.4005) | RAL Classic | 7.8 | Similar | — | — |
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Coverage & application
Manufacturer figures from the Johnstone's Product Advice Sheet. Real-world coverage is typically 15-20% lower.
| Finish | Coverage | Coats | Sheen | Scrub class | Touch dry | Recoat | VOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY colour Durable Matt PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | 4% | — | 1h | 3h | — |
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