Dulux Jasmine White on a house: Weathershield Smooth Masonry, render and brick, and how it compares with Pure Brilliant White and Magnolia

Dulux Jasmine White is a soft off-white with a faint warm cast: Dulux files it in its Orange colour family, alongside Magnolia, while Pure Brilliant White sits in the White family. Outside, it is one of the 19 colours of Dulux Weathershield Smooth Masonry, and on 2 November 2026 Dulux listed it in three smooth masonry products (All Weather Protection, Ultimate Protection and the mixed-in-store version at £53 for 5 litres) but in no textured masonry paint. It suits smooth render, pebbledash and prepared brick, not common or Fletton bricks and not lime render. In England, repainting a house is normally permitted development, unless an Article 4 direction or listed status applies.

Facts were read on 2 November 2026 on the Dulux, Dulux Trade and Zinsser UK sites, in planning law, Approved Document C and two council colour guides. Dulux publishes no light reflectance value (LRV) for Jasmine White, so we quote none; comparisons from screen hex values are our own calculation.

What colour is Dulux Jasmine White?

The Jasmine White colour page gives very little description: it places the colour in the Orange family, sells a tester at £2.90, and shows it on screen as #F2EFE5. That family label is the useful clue. Dulux uses Orange for warm off-whites (Magnolia is filed there too), Yellow for Gardenia, and White for Pure Brilliant White. So Jasmine White is not a pure white with nothing in it: it carries a small amount of warmth, much less than Magnolia.

We converted the on-screen hex values Dulux shows for its neighbouring whites into CIELAB coordinates and measured the CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE) from Jasmine White. As a rough guide, a ΔE near 1 is hard to see side by side and above 3 most people notice. The b* column measures yellowness: the higher it is, the warmer the white reads.

On screen, Jasmine White carries about half the yellowness of Magnolia and twice that of Pure Brilliant White: an off-white, not a cream. Timeless, from the Dulux Trade masonry list, is by far the nearest neighbour (ΔE 0.6), so it is the first name to test if your decorator cannot get Jasmine White.

One warning: Dulux's screen swatch for Pure Brilliant White (#EDECE7) is rendered slightly darker than Jasmine White's (#F2EFE5). Screen swatches do not rank brightness, which is why we do not turn hex values into an LRV: judge from a painted tester outdoors. Dulux's own suggested partners for Jasmine White are Icing Sugar, Swansdown and Silken Clay as neutrals, Silver Shingle and Pebble Shore as harmonising greys, and Citrus Sorbet and Sweet Citrus as tonal colours.

Which Weathershield masonry paints come in Jasmine White

The Weathershield colour guide lists 19 masonry colours, and Jasmine White is one of them, alongside Pure Brilliant White, Magnolia, Gardenia, Ashen White and the creams. The list of Dulux products in Jasmine White showed 24 products on 2 November 2026, and three of them are masonry paints, all smooth:

All three pages said the product was sold only through selected stores, not online, so check stock first. Ultimate Protection is the one Dulux describes as a 2-in-1 paint and primer with Alkali Guard technology, more flexible and with better adhesion than All Weather Protection; the trade-off is the lower stated coverage. Its page also warns that rough surfaces can cut coverage by up to 75%, which matters on pebbledash.

If you want texture, there is a catch: the Weathershield FAQs say Textured Masonry comes in only six shades, and no textured masonry product appeared on the Jasmine White list. On a textured wall you either use a smooth paint and accept lower coverage, or choose another white. Our smooth masonry paint guide explains the difference between the two finishes, and the Dulux Weathershield colours guide covers the rest of the range.

Dulux Trade. Decorators often buy from the trade range instead. Dulux Trade Weathershield Smooth claims 15 years' protection (BBA approved), up to 16 m²/L, shower resistance within 30 minutes and a recoat time of 2 to 4 hours, and it should not be applied below 7°C, in rain or fog, or above 80% relative humidity. The Dulux Trade masonry colour guide also shows 19 colours, and Jasmine White and Magnolia are both on it; Pure Brilliant White was not among the 19 shown there.

What type of paint is Weathershield?

A water-based exterior masonry paint. The FAQs describe it as micro-porous and breathable, letting moisture and air escape, and for exterior use only. Two more details from that page:

• Only a medium tint base exists for masonry, so deep colours cannot be mixed. No problem for an off-white.
• The Weathershield Promise covers qualifying smooth and textured masonry tins: if the paint peels, flakes or grows mould within the paint film while you live in the home, Dulux returns the value of a replacement product. You must register and apply the paint within six months of purchase, and full terms and exclusions apply. It is a product refund, not a payment for labour.

For a head-to-head between Weathershield and its main rival, see our Sandtex vs Dulux Weathershield comparison; for the whole Dulux masonry line-up, the Dulux masonry paint guide.

Jasmine White on render and on brick

On render. On smooth sand and cement render, the wall shows the colour much as the tester card does. The FAQs list render, masonry, concrete, pebbledash and brick as suitable surfaces for both smooth and textured Weathershield. Treat mould, lichen, algae or moss first, seal a chalky surface with a primer, and brush off loose material; on porous or powdery surfaces Dulux points to its Weathershield Stabilising Primer, and our masonry primer guide explains when one is needed. Pebbledash takes the same colour but drinks far more paint, and the shadows between the stones can make any white look a little greyer from the pavement; the best paint for pebbledash walls guide covers that surface in detail.

On lime render. Dulux does not recommend Weathershield on lime render and suggests a mineral silicate paint instead. On an older solid-walled house, that is a reason to think about limewash or a silicate system rather than an acrylic in Jasmine White; our comparison of limewash and masonry paint on solid walls sets out the choice.

On brick. The product pages say not to use the paint on common or Fletton bricks, and the FAQs add that bricks need preparation and that external brick walls may need a fungicidal wash. On sound facing brick that is already painted, Jasmine White is a straightforward repaint. On brick that has never been painted, think twice: the decision is hard to reverse and, as the next sections show, some councils control it. If the brick colour is the problem rather than the paint, our guide to brick tinting vs painting looks at the alternative.

On painted brick, each mortar joint throws a thin line of shadow, so the wall reads as a pattern rather than a flat plane. Our reading, not a Dulux claim: a warm off-white such as Jasmine White keeps that pattern softer than a starker white does. Check it with a tester on your own wall.

Jasmine White, Pure Brilliant White or Magnolia outside?

All three are on the Weathershield masonry list, so the decision is about the house. Our view:

• Pure Brilliant White is the white with the least colour in it. It suits modern render, crisp black or anthracite windows and houses where you want maximum contrast. Next to bright white uPVC frames, it will match rather than contrast.
• Jasmine White sits between the two. It keeps a house reading as white from the street while losing the starkness, That makes it a natural candidate for 1930s semis, painted Victorian brick and rendered extensions that have to sit next to warmer neighbours. Next to bright white frames, the walls will look slightly softer than the frames.
• Magnolia has roughly twice the yellowness of Jasmine White on screen, by our calculation, and reads as a pale cream on a whole elevation. It suits red tile roofs and red brick plinths, and it is also one of the colours that council conservation guides name, as shown below.

On an overcast British day any white looks duller than on the chart. Paint two A4 cards, Jasmine White and Pure Brilliant White, and hold them against a window frame and the roof at noon and late afternoon. The white masonry paint guide compares the white ranges of Dulux, Sandtex, Crown and Johnstone's if you want to widen the shortlist, and our best exterior paint colours for UK homes set white against the rest of the palette. For a front door that works against a warm white, the green front door guide is a good place to start.

Driving rain: what the paint does and does not do

Weathershield's rainproof claims are about the paint film surviving the weather, not about the wall keeping water out. Approved Document C of the Building Regulations is explicit on this: in its section on cladding, the weather-resisting part of a wall does not include paint, nor any coating or render that does not itself provide all the weather resistance. Its Diagram 12 maps UK zones for exposure to driving rain, with a modifier: add one zone where open hillsides or valleys funnel wind onto the wall, subtract one where the wall does not face the prevailing wind.

So on an exposed gable, fix cracks, failed pointing and blown render before you paint: a fresh coat will not cure damp coming through them. Algae streaks and dirt runs also show more clearly on an off-white than on a mid-tone, so inspect the elevation facing the prevailing wind first each spring.

Do you need permission to paint a house Jasmine White?

In England, usually not (Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own systems).

• An ordinary house. Painting the exterior is permitted development under Class C of the GPDO 2015, which counts any application of colour as painting. The Planning Portal says the same.
• An Article 4 direction. A council can remove that right. In the Sandside and Quay Street area of Scarborough, the council's direction means planning permission is needed for any change in the colour of a building, and it asks for smooth masonry paint with a flat matt finish, never textured or gloss.
• A listed building. Listed building consent is needed for works that affect its character, and a change of wall colour can do that. Our guides to painting in a conservation area and painting a listed building explain how to approach the council.

Brand names versus British Standard codes. Where a council does control colour, it usually speaks in BS 4800 codes rather than brand names. Chesterfield's town centre colour guide suggests 08B15 Magnolia, 10B15 Creamy White and 10C31 Ivory for existing rendered walls, and adds that rendering existing brick walls will not be encouraged. Scarborough's page lists 10B15 as Gardenia under masonry and as Conservation white for doors and frames. The lesson: names drift, codes do not. Jasmine White is a Dulux name, not a BS code, and nobody publishes an official match, so if your street has a colour guide, take a painted Jasmine White card to the conservation officer rather than arguing from the name.

Zinsser AllCoat or Weathershield for a Jasmine White wall?

AllCoat covers more surfaces with one tin. Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Matt is a self-priming water-based paint for timber, metal, masonry, plastic, concrete and cladding, stated at 12 m²/L, recoatable after 1 hour and with up to 15 years' performance. It comes in White and Black, with tint bases that can be mixed to any BS, RAL or NCS colour. Jasmine White is a Dulux name, so with AllCoat you would get a matched colour, not an identical one.

For a render or brick wall in the exact Dulux colour, Weathershield Smooth is the direct route. For a mix of surfaces where a close match is acceptable, AllCoat is worth pricing. Either way, test the actual product.

Jasmine White indoors: the emulsion version

Keyword data shows that most searches for Dulux Jasmine White are not about exteriors, and the same name exists in the interior ranges. On the Dulux list, Jasmine White appeared in Dulux Matt and Dulux Silk (each from £21.50), Easycare Washable & Tough Matt and Easycare Kitchen Matt (each from £28.00), Easycare Bathroom Soft Sheen (from £15.50), Simply Refresh One Coat Matt, and in Quick Dry Satinwood and Quick Dry Gloss for woodwork. For outdoor timber, Weathershield Quick Dry Exterior Satin and Gloss were also listed in Jasmine White (mixed in store, from £42.00).

Do not swap them: Weathershield masonry is exterior-only, and an interior emulsion has none of its weather protection. Nor is an interior tester a reliable preview of the outside wall. For rooms, our Dulux kitchen paint guide covers the Easycare range, and the interior paint visualiser shows a colour on a photo of your room.

How much Jasmine White masonry paint do you need?

Worked example, with our own arithmetic: an 80 m² front and side elevation in two coats is 160 m² of coverage.

"Up to" figures are for smooth, sealed surfaces. On pebbledash, with Dulux warning of up to 75% less coverage on rough surfaces, the same wall can need several times as much paint, so measure, then add a generous margin. Dulux also advises mixing several tins together in a larger container before use, which keeps a mixed-in-store colour even across the wall. Labour, scaffolding and access are usually the larger part of the bill: our masonry paint cost guide breaks them down.

Timing matters at this time of year. With a 10°C floor on the consumer Weathershield pages and 7°C on the trade product, a November or winter job depends on a dry, mild spell. Use the winter to pick the colour, order a £2.90 tester or a £1.70 peel-and-stick sample, and paint in spring.

A quick way to decide

• You want a house that reads as white, without the glare: Jasmine White in Weathershield Smooth.
• You want the crispest white, with black or anthracite windows: Pure Brilliant White.
• You need a textured finish: Jasmine White is not in Dulux's textured masonry range; choose another white or a smooth paint.
• Your decorator uses Dulux Trade and Jasmine White is unavailable: test Timeless, the nearest trade masonry colour by our calculation.

Our paint visualiser includes the Dulux UK colours, so you can put the three whites on a photo of your house, then confirm the winner with a tester.

Sources and references

• Dulux, Jasmine White, Pure Brilliant White and Magnolia colour pages: colour family, screen hex, tester price, suggested pairings.
• Dulux, Weathershield colour guide (19 masonry colours) and products available in Jasmine White, with prices read on 2 November 2026.
• Dulux, Weathershield All Weather Protection Smooth, Ultimate Protection Smooth, Paint Mixing Weathershield Smooth Masonry and Weathershield FAQs: coverage, drying, temperatures, surfaces, tint base, Weathershield Promise.
• Dulux Trade, Weathershield Smooth Masonry Paint and masonry colour guide: product data, trade colours.
• Zinsser UK, AllCoat Exterior Matt (Water-Based): surfaces, coverage, recoat time, tinting.
• UK Government (gov.uk), Approved Document C (2013 edition): paragraph 5.22 on paint and weather resistance, Diagram 12 and paragraph 5.16 on driving rain exposure zones.
• legislation.gov.uk, GPDO 2015, Schedule 2, Part 2, Class C. Planning Portal, External walls.
• North Yorkshire Council, Sandside and Quay Street Article 4 direction. Chesterfield Borough Council, Town Centre Conservation Area colour scheme guide: BS 4800 colours for rendered walls.