Blackcurrant Magic by Johnstone's is a deep muted violet. Hex: #5F4273. RGB: 95, 66, 115. Price: approximately £7.53 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 2 (ΔE 2.1, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £14.40 per litre. Other close alternatives include RAL Classic Blue lilac (ΔE 3.4) and Dulux Velvet Ribbon 1 (ΔE 3.8).
Blackcurrant Magic by Johnstone's
- Hex
#5F4273- RGB
- 95, 66, 115
- Manufacturer
- Johnstone's
- Price per litre
- £7.53
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.26
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet Ribbon 2 | Dulux | 2.1 | Near-identical | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Blue lilac (No.4005) | RAL Classic | 3.4 | Very close | — | — |
| Velvet Ribbon 1 | Dulux | 3.8 | Very close | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Purple Sage 1 | Dulux | 4.6 | Very close | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Purple Infusion 3 | Dulux | 5.1 | Similar | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Pamplona Purple 1 | Dulux | 5.3 | Similar | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Purple Pout | Dulux | 5.5 | Similar | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Amethyst Falls 2 | Dulux | 5.7 | Similar | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Purple Infusion 2 | Dulux | 6.0 | Similar | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
Velvet Ribbon 2
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.1
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Blue lilac
RAL Classic
Very close
ΔE 3.4
Velvet Ribbon 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Purple Sage 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.6
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Purple Infusion 3
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.1
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Pamplona Purple 1
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Purple Pout
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.5
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Amethyst Falls 2
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.7
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Purple Infusion 2
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 6.0
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Colour neighbourhood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Mid Sheen PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 20% | 1 | 1h | 4h | — |
| Kitchen Matt PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 5% | 1 | 1h | 4h | — |
| Wall & Ceiling Matt PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | 5% | — | 1h | 2h | — |
| Wall & Ceiling Silk PAS | 14 m²/L | 2 | 25% | — | 1h | 4h | — |
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