Pure red (No.3028) by RAL Classic is a mid-tone red. Hex: #CB3234. RGB: 203, 50, 52. The nearest paint match is Dulux Red Beacon (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £10.20 per litre. Other close alternatives include BS 4800 Poppy (ΔE 3.2) and Dulux Red (ΔE 4.2).
Pure red (No.3028) by RAL Classic
- Hex
#CB3234- RGB
- 203, 50, 52
- Colour system
- RAL Classic
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Nearest paint matches & alternatives
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Beacon | Dulux | 1.7 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Poppy (No.04 E 53) | BS 4800 | 3.2 | Very close | — | — |
| Red | Dulux | 4.2 | Very close | — | — |
| Volcanic Red | Dulux | 4.4 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Romesco | Farrow & Ball | 4.6 | Very close | £25.60 | £3.94 |
| Red (No.04 E 55) | BS 4800 | 4.8 | Very close | — | — |
| Volcanic Splash 4 | Dulux | 5.0 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Atomic Red (No.3) | Little Greene | 5.0 | Similar | £28.00 | £4.31 |
| Fire Cracker 3 | Dulux | 5.2 | Similar | £10.20 | £1.57 |
Red Beacon
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 1.7
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Poppy
BS 4800
Very close
ΔE 3.2
Red
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.2
Volcanic Red
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.4
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Very close
ΔE 4.6
£25.60/L
£3.94/m2
Red
BS 4800
Very close
ΔE 4.8
Volcanic Splash 4
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 5.0
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Atomic Red
Little Greene
Similar
ΔE 5.0
£28.00/L
£4.31/m2
Fire Cracker 3
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.2
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
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