Purple Symphony by Johnstone's is a mid-tone grey with a subtle blue undertone. Hex: #868491. RGB: 134, 132, 145. Price: approximately £13.37 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Zoffany Pewter (ΔE 2.1, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £23.20 per litre. Other close alternatives include Sanderson Oakeley Slate (ΔE 2.8) and Farrow & Ball Brassica (ΔE 3.9).
Purple Symphony by Johnstone's
- Hex
#868491- RGB
- 134, 132, 145
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pewter (No.ZOP1098) | Zoffany | 2.1 | Near-identical | £23.20 (£9.83 more) | — |
| Oakeley Slate (No.SAP1104) | Sanderson | 2.8 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£6.63 more) | — |
| Brassica | Farrow & Ball | 3.9 | Very close | £26.40 (£13.03 more) | £4.06 |
| Pressed Thistle | Dulux | 4.1 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Amethyst Starling | Dulux | 4.1 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Violet Night (No.LRV 28) | Dulux Heritage | 4.1 | Very close | £10.80 (£2.57 less) | £1.35 |
| Vermont Grey | Crown | 4.9 | Very close | £7.90 (£5.47 less) | £1.32 |
| Arquerite (No.250) | Little Greene | 5.0 | Very close | £29.20 (£15.83 more) | £4.49 |
| Logwood Grey (No.ZOP1077) | Zoffany | 5.0 | Similar | £23.20 (£9.83 more) | — |
Pewter
Zoffany
Near-identical
ΔE 2.1
£23.20/L
Oakeley Slate
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£20.00/L
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Very close
ΔE 3.9
£26.40/L
£4.06/m2
Pressed Thistle
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Amethyst Starling
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Violet Night
Dulux Heritage
Very close
ΔE 4.1
£10.80/L
£1.35/m2
Vermont Grey
Crown
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£7.90/L
£1.32/m2
Arquerite
Little Greene
Very close
ΔE 5.0
£29.20/L
£4.49/m2
Logwood Grey
Zoffany
Similar
ΔE 5.0
£23.20/L
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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