Flame red (No.3000) by RAL Classic is a mid-tone red. Hex: #AF2B1E. RGB: 175, 43, 30. The nearest paint match is Dulux Hot Paprika 3 (ΔE 2.2, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £10.20 per litre. Other close matches include Little Greene Atomic Red (ΔE 2.7) and Dulux Volcanic Splash 3 (ΔE 3.5).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Paprika 3 | Dulux | 2.2 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Atomic Red (No.3) | Little Greene | 2.7 | Near-identical | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Volcanic Splash 3 | Dulux | 3.5 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Spicy Paprika | Dulux | 3.8 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Volcanic Red | Dulux | 3.9 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Signal Red | Johnstone's | 4.3 | Very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Volcanic Splash 4 | Dulux | 4.6 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Auburn Falls 2 | Dulux | 4.9 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Teaberry Blossom | Johnstone's | 5.2 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
Hot Paprika 3
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 2.2
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Atomic Red
Little Greene
Near-identical
ΔE 2.7
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Volcanic Splash 3
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Spicy Paprika
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.8
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Volcanic Red
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.9
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Signal Red
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.3
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Volcanic Splash 4
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.6
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Auburn Falls 2
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.9
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Teaberry Blossom
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
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