Ripe Eggplant by Johnstone's is a deep muted purple. Hex: #523B56. RGB: 82, 59, 86. Price: approximately £12.36 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is BS 4800 Regal violet (ΔE 7.4, “close”). Other close matches include RAL Classic Red lilac (ΔE 7.4) and Dulux Sumptuous Plum 1 (ΔE 7.7).
Ripe Eggplant by Johnstone's
- Hex
#523B56- RGB
- 82, 59, 86
- Manufacturer
- Johnstone's
- Price per litre
- £12.36
- Price per m2 (?)
- £2.06
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Nearest matches from other manufacturers
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal violet (No.24 C 39) | BS 4800 | 7.4 | Similar | — | — |
| Red lilac (No.4001) | RAL Classic | 7.4 | Similar | — | — |
| Sumptuous Plum 1 | Dulux | 7.7 | Similar | £10.20 (£2.16 less) | £1.57 |
| Pelt | Farrow & Ball | 7.9 | Similar | £25.60 (£13.24 more) | £3.94 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY colour Durable Matt PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | 4% | — | 1h | 3h | — |
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