Little Greene Ashes of Roses alternatives

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Little Greene Ashes of Roses
Hex#945E5CLRV≈ 15ShadeMid-toned red

If you love Little Greene’s Ashes of Roses but want it from a more widely stocked range, you have options — it’s a mid-toned red. PaintDial’s closest match from another UK brand is Blush Noisette 1 by Dulux (very close), with every other close match ranked below.

PaintDial verdict

Blush Noisette 1 by Dulux is the closest match from any other brand (very close) — though it’s slightly softer. The closest value-tier option is Brick Path by Johnstone's (very close), slightly warmer and slightly more saturated. A warmer match reads warmer again in a south-facing room that gets direct sun. Only one of the 8 other brands manages a near-identical match, which makes Ashes of Roses fairly distinctive. LRV is estimated from each brand’s swatch, so order testers before committing.

Below is every genuinely close match to Ashes of Roses 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 Ashes of Roses colour page.

All 20 close matches, ranked

1Blush Noisette 1Dulux · Mid-range · very closeSlightly softer than Ashes of Roses.Closest overall match.#8F63602Brick PathJohnstone's · Value · very closeSlightly warmer and slightly more saturated than Ashes of Roses.Closest match from a value-tier brand.#9C5B543Make Mine MauveJohnstone's · Value · very closeSlightly cooler and slightly softer than Ashes of Roses.#8C5F624Silk PillowJohnstone's · Value · very closeSlightly more saturated than Ashes of Roses.#9D5E635Nomadic Glow 1Dulux · Mid-range · very close#93645B6Yes ChefCOAT · Premium · closeSlightly warmer and slightly more saturated than Ashes of Roses.#97554D7Picture Gallery RedFarrow & Ball · Premium · closeSlightly warmer and slightly more saturated than Ashes of Roses.#9B594F8Horizon GlowJohnstone's · Value · closeLighter (about 3 lrv points) than Ashes of Roses.#9B6A699Clay RidgeJohnstone's · Value · closeNoticeably softer than Ashes of Roses.#85625D10Indian PaintbrushJohnstone's · Value · closeDarker (about 2 lrv points), slightly warmer and noticeably more saturated than Ashes of Roses.#96514E11Pizza PieJohnstone's · Value · closeSlightly warmer and slightly more saturated than Ashes of Roses.#96584D12Wild Mushroom 1Dulux · Mid-range · closeSlightly softer than Ashes of Roses.#88625A13Sweet CinnamonDulux · Mid-range · closeSlightly softer than Ashes of Roses.#88625A14Oyster Cove 1Dulux · Mid-range · closeSlightly cooler and noticeably softer than Ashes of Roses.#8A676915Adobe Pink 1Dulux · Mid-range · closeNoticeably more saturated than Ashes of Roses.#9E555C16Singed RedFarrow & Ball · Premium · closeNoticeably warmer and slightly more saturated than Ashes of Roses.#99584B17Love LaneCOAT · Premium · closeLighter (about 4 lrv points) than Ashes of Roses.#A3696218Burnished LeafJohnstone's · Value · closeDarker (about 3 lrv points) than Ashes of Roses.#89534B19Auburn EmbersDulux · Mid-range · closeSlightly warmer and noticeably more saturated than Ashes of Roses.#A8595820Cinnamon DiamondsJohnstone's · Value · closeLighter (about 4 lrv points) and slightly softer than Ashes of Roses.#976E6A

Common questions

Is there a Dulux equivalent to Ashes of Roses?

The nearest Dulux colour is Blush Noisette 1 (very close). It won’t be pixel-perfect, so order a tester before committing.

What’s the best-value alternative to Ashes of Roses?

Of the close matches, Brick Path by Johnstone's is the best-value option (value, very close).

How close are these to Ashes of Roses?

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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