allpaintcolours.co.ukShale Rock by Johnstone's is a pale neutral grey. Hex: #C9C8C4. RGB: 201, 200, 196. Price: approximately £13.37 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Crown Salt Spray® (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £8.80 per litre. Other close alternatives include Dulux Hushed Grey (ΔE 1.6) and Sanderson Grey Mist (ΔE 1.6).
Shale Rock by Johnstone's
- Hex
#C9C8C4- RGB
- 201, 200, 196
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Spray® | Crown | 1.5 | Near-identical | £8.80 (£4.57 less) | £1.47 |
| Hushed Grey | Dulux | 1.6 | Near-identical | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Grey Mist (No.SAP1066) | Sanderson | 1.6 | Near-identical | £20.00 (£6.63 more) | — |
| Grey 03 (No.grey-03) | Lick | 1.6 | Near-identical | £16.40 (£3.03 more) | £3.28 |
| Shingle Steps | Dulux | 1.7 | Near-identical | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Beachcomb Grey (No.LRV 62) | Dulux Heritage | 1.7 | Near-identical | £10.80 (£2.57 less) | £1.35 |
| Goose Down | Dulux | 1.7 | Near-identical | £10.80 (£2.57 less) | £1.66 |
| Pale Slate | Dulux | 1.8 | Near-identical | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Engraved Locket | Dulux | 1.8 | Near-identical | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
Salt Spray®
Crown
Near-identical
ΔE 1.5
£8.80/L
£1.47/m2
Hushed Grey
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Grey Mist
Sanderson
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
£20.00/L
Grey 03
Lick
Near-identical
ΔE 1.6
£16.40/L
£3.28/m2
Shingle Steps
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Beachcomb Grey
Dulux Heritage
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
£10.80/L
£1.35/m2
Goose Down
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
£10.80/L
£1.66/m2
Pale Slate
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Engraved Locket
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.8
£14.40/L
£2.22/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY colour Durable Matt PAS | 12 m²/L | 2 | 4% | — | 1h | 3h | — |
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