COAT Ciao, Sofia alternatives

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COAT Ciao, Sofia
Hex#D3BEB9LRV≈ 54ShadePale pink

Thinking of Ciao, Sofia but weighing up alternatives? This pale pink from COAT has several close cousins across the UK ranges. PaintDial’s closest match from another UK brand is Crushed Cotton 1 by Dulux (near-identical), with every other close match ranked below.

PaintDial verdict

Crushed Cotton 1 by Dulux is the closest match from any other brand (near-identical) — and it holds Ciao, Sofia’s lightness, warmth and saturation alike. The closest value-tier option is Just Gorgeous by Johnstone's (near-identical), just as true to the original. 4 of the 8 other brands have a near-identical match. LRV is estimated from each brand’s swatch, so order testers before committing.

Below is every genuinely close match to Ciao, Sofia from the other eight brands — ranked purely by closeness, so where one brand has several near-misses, they all appear. For the single best match per brand, see the Ciao, Sofia colour page.

All 20 close matches, ranked

1Crushed Cotton 1Dulux · Mid-range · near-identicalClosest overall match.#D6BFB72Just GorgeousJohnstone's · Value · near-identicalClosest match from a value-tier brand.#CCBFBC3Rose CanopyDulux · Mid-range · near-identicalLighter (about 2 lrv points) than Ciao, Sofia.#D6C0BE4Floating PetalDulux · Mid-range · near-identicalLighter (about 2 lrv points) than Ciao, Sofia.#D6C0BE5Cheerful HeartJohnstone's · Value · very closeLighter (about 2 lrv points) than Ciao, Sofia.#D3C2BB6ReindeerJohnstone's · Value · very closeDarker (about 3 lrv points) than Ciao, Sofia.#CEB9B47Pressed PetalJohnstone's · Value · very closeSlightly more saturated than Ciao, Sofia.#D9BAB58Kangaroo PawJohnstone's · Value · very closeLighter (about 3 lrv points) than Ciao, Sofia.#D3C4C09Lady EmmaCraig & Rose · Premium · very closeSlightly softer than Ciao, Sofia.#CABFBD10StrawflowerJohnstone's · Value · very closeDarker (about 3 lrv points) than Ciao, Sofia.#D1B8B511Nordic Sails 4Dulux · Mid-range · very closeSlightly softer than Ciao, Sofia.#C9BFBD12PeignoirFarrow & Ball · Premium · very closeLighter (about 2 lrv points) and slightly softer than Ciao, Sofia.#CFC4C013Soft Cinnebar 4Dulux · Mid-range · very closeSlightly softer than Ciao, Sofia.#CCC0C014Powdered PetalsJohnstone's · Value · very closeLighter (about 3 lrv points) than Ciao, Sofia.#D8C2C115Folly Of YouthJohnstone's · Value · very closeLighter (about 2 lrv points) and slightly softer than Ciao, Sofia.#CDC3BE16Rose SouffleJohnstone's · Value · very closeDarker (about 4 lrv points) than Ciao, Sofia.#CDB8B617HareCrown · Mid-range · very closeDarker (about 3 lrv points) than Ciao, Sofia.#CABBB418Enchanted DesertJohnstone's · Value · very closeLighter (about 3 lrv points) than Ciao, Sofia.#D8C3B919Malt ChocolateDulux · Mid-range · very close#D1C2B920Expresso Delight 4Dulux · Mid-range · very close#D1C2B9

Common questions

Is there a Dulux equivalent to Ciao, Sofia?

The nearest Dulux colour is Crushed Cotton 1 (near-identical). It won’t be pixel-perfect, so order a tester before committing.

What’s the best-value alternative to Ciao, Sofia?

Of the close matches, Just Gorgeous by Johnstone's is the best-value option (value, near-identical).

How close are these to Ciao, Sofia?

The list shows every genuinely close match from other brands, ranked nearest-first by perceptual colour difference — including several from one brand where they’re all close. Screens differ from paint on a wall, so treat these as a shortlist and always order tester pots.

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