Red violet (No.4002) by RAL Classic is a deep red. Hex: #922B3E. RGB: 146, 43, 62. The nearest paint match is Earthborn Can-Can (ΔE 2.8, “near-identical”), priced at approximately £24.00 per litre. Other close matches include Dulux Poison Apple (ΔE 3.0) and Johnstone's Red Licorice (ΔE 3.4).
Nearest paint matches
| Colour | Manufacturer | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 (?) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can-Can | Earthborn | 2.8 | Near-identical | £24.00 | £4.80 |
| Poison Apple | Dulux | 3.0 | Near-identical | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Red Licorice | Johnstone's | 3.4 | Very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pugin Red (No.LRV 12) | Dulux Heritage | 3.5 | Very close | £10.40 | £1.30 |
| Garnet Symphony 3 | Dulux | 3.6 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Pompadour | Edward Bulmer | 4.2 | Very close | £26.40 | £4.40 |
| Ruby Fountain 1 | Dulux | 4.5 | Very close | £10.20 | £1.57 |
| Merry Berry | Johnstone's | 4.8 | Very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Crimson (No.ZOP0021) | Zoffany | 5.0 | Very close | £22.00 | — |
Can-Can
Earthborn
Near-identical
ΔE 2.8
£24.00/L
£4.80/m2
Poison Apple
Dulux
Near-identical
ΔE 3.0
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Red Licorice
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 3.4
£12.36/L
£2.06/m2
Pugin Red
Dulux Heritage
Very close
ΔE 3.5
£10.40/L
£1.30/m2
Garnet Symphony 3
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 3.6
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Pompadour
Edward Bulmer
Very close
ΔE 4.2
£26.40/L
£4.40/m2
Ruby Fountain 1
Dulux
Very close
ΔE 4.5
£10.20/L
£1.57/m2
Merry Berry
Johnstone's
Very close
ΔE 4.8
£6.14/L
£1.02/m2
Crimson
Zoffany
Very close
ΔE 5.0
£22.00/L
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