Red lilac (No.4001) by RAL Classic is a deep muted magenta. Hex: #6D3F5B. RGB: 109, 63, 91. The nearest paint match is Johnstone's Plum Cocktail (ΔE 3.0, “very close”), priced at approximately £12.36 per litre. Other close matches include Dulux Velvet Robe (ΔE 3.2) and Johnstone's Purple Cabbage (ΔE 4.2).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Cocktail | Johnstone's | 3.0 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Velvet Robe | Dulux | 3.2 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Purple Cabbage | Johnstone's | 4.2 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sumptuous Plum 1 | Dulux | 4.7 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Magic Magenta | Johnstone's | 5.1 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Waterlily Blush 1 | Dulux | 5.3 | Similar | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Sumptuous Plum 2 | Dulux | 6.4 | Similar | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Summer Surprise 1 | Dulux | 6.5 | Similar | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Chilled Wine | Johnstone's | 6.6 | Similar | £12.36 | £2.06 |
Plum Cocktail
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.0
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Velvet Robe
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.2
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Purple Cabbage
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Sumptuous Plum 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.7
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Magic Magenta
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 5.1
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Waterlily Blush 1
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 5.3
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Sumptuous Plum 2
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 6.4
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Summer Surprise 1
Dulux
Similar
ΔE 6.5
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Chilled Wine
Johnstone's
Similar
ΔE 6.6
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
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