allpaintcolours.co.ukSmoky Grape by Johnstone's is a light grey with a subtle violet undertone. Hex: #8E8AA0. RGB: 142, 138, 160. Price: approximately £13.37 per litre. The nearest equivalent from another manufacturer is Dulux Violet Surprise 2 (ΔE 4.2, “very close”), priced at approximately £14.40 per litre. Other close alternatives include Dulux Midnight Iris 2 (ΔE 4.3) and Dulux Amethyst Falls 6 (ΔE 5.2).
Smoky Grape by Johnstone's
- Hex
#8E8AA0- RGB
- 142, 138, 160
- 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 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Surprise 2 | Dulux | 4.2 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Midnight Iris 2 | Dulux | 4.3 | Very close | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Amethyst Falls 6 | Dulux | 5.2 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Purple Polka 3 | Dulux | 5.5 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Mellow Heather 2 | Dulux | 5.6 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Pressed Thistle | Dulux | 5.6 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Amethyst Starling | Dulux | 5.6 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
| Violet Night (No.LRV 28) | Dulux Heritage | 5.6 | Similar | £10.80 (£2.57 less) | £1.35 |
| Marble Swirl 3 | Dulux | 6.1 | Similar | £14.40 (£1.03 more) | £2.22 |
Violet Surprise 2
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Midnight Iris 2
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Amethyst Falls 6
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.2
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Purple Polka 3
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.5
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Mellow Heather 2
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.6
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Pressed Thistle
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.6
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Amethyst Starling
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.6
£14.40/L
£2.22/m2
Violet Night
Dulux Heritage
Similar
ΔE 5.6
£10.80/L
£1.35/m2
Marble Swirl 3
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 6.1
£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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