allpaintcolours.co.ukPurple Surf by Johnstone's is a light grey with a subtle blue undertone. Hex: #8E8FA3. RGB: 142, 143, 163. Price: approximately £13.37 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Dulux Midnight Iris 2 (ΔE 2.0, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £14.40 per litre. Other close alternatives include Dulux Amethyst Starling (ΔE 3.5) and Dulux Pressed Thistle (ΔE 3.5).
Purple Surf by Johnstone's
- Hex
#8E8FA3- RGB
- 142, 143, 163
- Manufacturer
- Johnstone's
- Price per litre
- £13.37
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.23
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Nearest matches & alternatives from other brands
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Iris 2 | Dulux | 2.0 | Near-identical | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Amethyst Starling | Dulux | 3.5 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Pressed Thistle | Dulux | 3.5 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Violet Night (No.LRV 28) | Dulux Heritage | 3.5 | Very close | £10.80 (£2.57 less) | £1.35 |
| Violet Surprise 2 | Dulux | 3.7 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Brooklyn Nights 3 | Dulux | 4.6 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Marble Swirl 3 | Dulux | 5.1 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Purple Polka 3 | Dulux | 5.6 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Moon Waves 2 | Dulux | 5.7 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
Midnight Iris 2
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.0
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Amethyst Starling
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Pressed Thistle
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Violet Night
Dulux Heritage
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£10.80/L
£1.35/m2
Violet Surprise 2
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.7
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Brooklyn Nights 3
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.6
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Marble Swirl 3
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.1
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Purple Polka 3
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.6
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Moon Waves 2
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.7
£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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY colour Durable Matt PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | 4% | — | 1h | 3h | — |
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