Craig & Rose Arabian Red alternatives

The colour you’re matching
Craig & Rose Arabian Red
Hex#8C4B41LRV≈ 11ShadeMid-toned red

Thinking of Arabian Red but weighing up alternatives? This mid-toned red from Craig & Rose has several close cousins across the UK ranges. PaintDial’s closest match from another UK brand is Sicilian Summer 1 by Dulux (near-identical), with every other close match ranked below.

PaintDial verdict

Sicilian Summer 1 by Dulux is the closest match from any other brand (near-identical) — and it holds Arabian Red’s lightness, warmth and saturation alike. The closest value-tier option is Hunt Club Red by Johnstone's (very close), just as true to the original. 2 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 Arabian Red 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 Arabian Red colour page.

All 20 close matches, ranked

1Sicilian Summer 1Dulux · Mid-range · near-identicalClosest overall match.#8B4C3F2Hunt Club RedJohnstone's · Value · very closeClosest match from a value-tier brand.#87493C3Burnished LeafJohnstone's · Value · very closeSlightly softer than Arabian Red.#89534B4Tuscan RedLittle Greene · Premium · very close#8745355Brick RedDulux · Mid-range · very closeSlightly warmer than Arabian Red.#8B46336Terracotta ArmyDulux · Mid-range · closeSlightly warmer and slightly more saturated than Arabian Red.#9A4C3C7Tin RedDulux · Mid-range · closeSlightly warmer and slightly more saturated than Arabian Red.#9A4C3C8Rojo ColonialJohnstone's · Value · closeSlightly warmer and slightly more saturated than Arabian Red.#8E41309Yes ChefCOAT · Premium · closeLighter (about 3 lrv points) than Arabian Red.#97554D10RedbrickJohnstone's · Value · closeSlightly warmer and slightly more saturated than Arabian Red.#8E412F11Crushed TomatoesJohnstone's · Value · closeSlightly more saturated than Arabian Red.#8D3F3B12Etruscan RedFarrow & Ball · Premium · closeNoticeably softer than Arabian Red.#80534813Red CedarJohnstone's · Value · closeSlightly warmer and slightly more saturated than Arabian Red.#914A3414Indian PaintbrushJohnstone's · Value · closeLighter (about 2 lrv points) than Arabian Red.#96514E15Pizza PieJohnstone's · Value · closeLighter (about 3 lrv points) than Arabian Red.#96584D16Brick RedJohnstone's · Value · closeDarker (about 2 lrv points) and slightly softer than Arabian Red.#7A473F17Roasted PepperJohnstone's · Value · closeSlightly cooler than Arabian Red.#86464718Singed RedFarrow & Ball · Premium · closeLighter (about 3 lrv points) than Arabian Red.#99584B19Burning BushJohnstone's · Value · closeDarker (about 2 lrv points) and noticeably more saturated than Arabian Red.#8B3A3220Gipsy Bloom 1Dulux · Mid-range · closeLighter (about 2 lrv points) and slightly more saturated than Arabian Red.#9C4C49

Common questions

Is there a Dulux equivalent to Arabian Red?

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

What’s the best-value alternative to Arabian Red?

Of the close matches, Hunt Club Red by Johnstone's is the best-value option (value, very close).

How close are these to Arabian Red?

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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