Mauve Whisper by Johnstone's is a mid-tone grey with a subtle magenta undertone. Hex: #8C7381. RGB: 140, 115, 129. Price: approximately £6.14 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Dulux Soft Montelimar 1 (ΔE 4.9, “very close”), priced at approximately £10.20 per litre. Other close matches include Dulux Soft Cinnebar 2 (ΔE 6.3) and Sanderson Eggplant (ΔE 6.8).
Mauve Whisper by Johnstone's
- Hex
#8C7381- RGB
- 140, 115, 129
- Manufacturer
- Johnstone's
- Price per litre
- £6.14
- Price per m2 (?)
- £1.02
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Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Montelimar 1 | Dulux | 4.9 | Very close | £10.20 (£4.06 more) | £1.57 |
| Soft Cinnebar 2 | Dulux | 6.3 | Similar | £10.20 (£4.06 more) | £1.57 |
| Eggplant (No.SAP0045) | Sanderson | 6.8 | Similar | £19.60 (£13.46 more) | — |
| Trinket | Coat | 7.0 | Similar | £22.40 (£16.26 more) | £4.48 |
| Pastel violet (No.4009) | RAL Classic | 7.0 | Similar | — | — |
| Soft Cinnebar 1 | Dulux | 7.1 | Similar | £10.20 (£4.06 more) | £1.57 |
| Antiquary (No.ZOP0002) | Zoffany | 7.3 | Similar | £22.00 (£15.86 more) | — |
| Oyster Cove 1 | Dulux | 7.4 | Similar | £10.20 (£4.06 more) | £1.57 |
| Capri Rose | Dulux | 7.4 | Similar | £10.20 (£4.06 more) | £1.57 |
Soft Montelimar 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Soft Cinnebar 2
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 6.3
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Eggplant
Sanderson
Similar
ΔE 6.8
£19.60/L
Trinket
Coat
Similar
ΔE 7.0
£22.40/L
£4.48/m2
Pastel violet
RAL Classic
Similar
ΔE 7.0
Soft Cinnebar 1
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 7.1
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Antiquary
Zoffany
Similar
ΔE 7.3
£22.00/L
Oyster Cove 1
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 7.4
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Capri Rose
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 7.4
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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