allpaintcolours.co.ukBold Plum by Johnstone's is a mid-tone grey with a subtle purple undertone. Hex: #78637F. RGB: 120, 99, 127. Price: approximately £7.53 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Sanderson Meadow Violet (ΔE 4.3, “very close”), priced at approximately £20.00 per litre. Other close alternatives include Dulux Heather Climb (ΔE 4.5) and Dulux Violet Surprise 1 (ΔE 4.5).
Bold Plum by Johnstone's
- Hex
#78637F- RGB
- 120, 99, 127
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Violet (No.SAP1086) | Sanderson | 4.3 | Very close | £20.00 (£12.47 more) | — |
| Heather Climb | Dulux | 4.5 | Very close | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Violet Surprise 1 | Dulux | 4.5 | Very close | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Fluorite Violet (No.FTT-020) | Mylands | 5.2 | Similar | £27.20 (£19.67 more) | £3.63 |
| Mellow Heather 1 | Dulux | 5.4 | Similar | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Purple Sage 2 | Dulux | 5.6 | Similar | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Passion Flower | Dulux | 5.8 | Similar | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Pamplona Purple 2 | Dulux | 6.1 | Similar | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
| Purple Infusion 4 | Dulux | 6.8 | Similar | £14.40 (£6.87 more) | £2.22 |
Meadow Violet
Sanderson
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£20.00/L
Heather Climb
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.5
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Violet Surprise 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.5
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Fluorite Violet
Mylands
Similar
ΔE 5.2
£27.20/L
£3.63/m2
Mellow Heather 1
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.4
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Purple Sage 2
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.6
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Passion Flower
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.8
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Pamplona Purple 2
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 6.1
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Purple Infusion 4
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 6.8
£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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