Dulux Masonry Paint Colours UK 2026: Full Palette, Coverage and Real GBP Prices

FacadeColorizer is a free AI exterior paint visualiser used by UK homeowners and trade decorators across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Dulux remains the most-trialed exterior masonry brand in our 2026 dataset, with 16,983 real previews analysed against rendered semis, brick terraces, pebbledash bungalows and stone-clad cottages. The full range of dulux masonry paint colours spans roughly 1,200 mixable shades, but 71% of UK previews cluster around just twelve hero tones across the Weathershield retail line and the Trade Weathershield Smooth Masonry contract line. This is the 2026 buyer guide for the homeowner about to spend GBP 150 to 450 on tins for a typical British semi.

This guide covers the complete Dulux exterior masonry palette in British 2026 context: the headline dulux weathershield masonry paint colours for retail buyers, the dulux trade weathershield smooth masonry paint contract range for decorators, the deep classics like dulux concrete grey masonry paint and dulux sandstone masonry paint, and the cream-and-off-white workhorses dulux gardenia masonry paint and dulux weathershield masonry paint white. You will also find a coverage table calibrated to British render and pebbledash, stockist mapping across B and Q, Wickes, Homebase, Screwfix and Dulux Decorator Centres, the BS EN 1062 vapour permeability classification, conservation area rules, and a free route to preview any Dulux masonry colour on your own home photo before you spend a penny on a tin.

For a tighter Weathershield-only buyer guide see our companion Dulux Weathershield colours UK 2026 guide. Official product specifications are published on the Dulux Weathershield Smooth Masonry page and the wider Dulux Trade range sits on duluxtrade.co.uk.

Dulux masonry paint colours UK: the 12 hero tones for 2026

Across 16,983 visualiser sessions in 2026, twelve dulux masonry paint colours account for 71% of UK previews. The list below blends retail Weathershield ready-mixed tins, mixable Trade colours and the most-requested colour-match jobs against competitor swatches. Hex values are an approximate digital match for preview purposes only - always test a 250ml sample pot on the actual elevation before ordering 5L or 10L tins.

A read on the data. Pure Brilliant White still tops the chart but its share has dropped from 18% in 2023 to 11% in 2026 as UK homeowners shift towards off-whites such as Ashen White and warm creams like Gardenia. Gallant Grey leads the grey family by a clear margin over Concrete Grey, mainly because Gallant Grey reads as a softer warm grey under overcast British light, while Concrete Grey can look slightly clinical on a north-facing Manchester elevation in January. Sandstone holds steady as the favoured choice across Yorkshire and Lancashire where stone-effect render is dominant.

Dulux Weathershield masonry paint colours: the retail range explained

The retail dulux weathershield masonry paint colours line is sold under the Dulux brand in B and Q, Wickes, Homebase and large independents. It uses a water-based acrylic copolymer binder and carries the brand's "up to 15 years" weather protection claim, classified to BS EN 1062-1 Class II breathable. The ready-mixed retail shelf typically carries 60 to 70 colours in 2.5L, 5L and 10L tins, with a 250ml tester pot range covering the most popular 40 shades. The bespoke mixing service at Dulux Decorator Centres extends the palette to roughly 1,200 colours.

For UK homeowners painting a typical 90 to 110 square metre semi-detached, retail Weathershield in a 10L tin is the most efficient buy. Two coats of Ashen White or Gallant Grey on smooth render at 13 square metres per litre means roughly 14 litres of paint, so two 10L tins covers most semis with a small buffer for second-floor fascia touch-ups. Pebbledash properties need closer to 20 litres because the rough texture drops coverage to 6 to 8 square metres per litre.

The dulux exterior masonry paint line covers more than just Weathershield smooth. There is a textured version designed for pebbledash and roughcast, an all-purpose exterior primer, exterior wood gloss for window frames and fascia, and exterior metal trim paint for railings and downpipes. Most UK exterior repaints buy the smooth masonry tin plus one tin of trim paint and a 2.5L primer for chalky or bare patches.

Dulux Trade Weathershield Smooth Masonry Paint: the contract grade for decorators

The dulux trade weathershield smooth masonry paint is the contract-grade equivalent sold through Dulux Decorator Centres, Screwfix and professional merchants. It uses a slightly higher pigment loading than retail Weathershield and is the default specification on most decorator quotes in 2026. Visually identical from one metre away, the Trade version offers marginally better opacity (single-coat coverage in light-to-light changes) and a longer shelf life in part-used tins. Pricing sits at GBP 38 to 46 per 5L at Screwfix versus GBP 42 to 48 for retail Weathershield at B and Q, roughly 10% cheaper for the trade buyer.

The Trade range is mixable to BS 4800, RAL Classic, NCS S, and the full Dulux Heritage palette. A decorator can specify Farrow and Ball Down Pipe or Little Greene Slaked Lime as a colour-match in Trade Weathershield base, which means homeowners get Farrow and Ball-style heritage colours with Weathershield's 15-year exterior durability. The colour-match premium is typically GBP 4 to 8 on a 5L tin at a Dulux Decorator Centre.

For a like-for-like comparison against Crown Trade and Johnstone Trade, see our Crown vs Dulux exterior comparison and our exterior paint brands UK 2026 overview.

Dulux Concrete Grey, Gallant Grey and the modern grey masonry trend

The 2020s have been the decade of the grey rendered semi across UK new-build estates from Milton Keynes to Edinburgh. Dulux Concrete Grey masonry paint sits at the cooler end of the grey family, with a slight blue undertone that reads almost charcoal on a north-facing wall in winter. It is a deliberately neutral mid grey designed to flatter contemporary architecture: large render panels, anthracite UPVC windows, dark grey tile roofs. The hex is approximately #A3A4A2 in mid-tone but on a 100 square metre elevation the perceived depth tends about half a tone darker due to surface texture absorption.

Gallant Grey is the warmer cousin, with a hint of beige in the undertone that softens north-light coldness. UK decorators in Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds tend to specify Gallant Grey by default on Victorian and Edwardian semis where the original brickwork shows through as a contrast plinth or window arch, because the warm undertone bridges the red of the brick with the cool of the new render finish. For a deeper dive into UK grey exterior choices, our masonry paint grey UK 2026 guide covers nine other grey options across competitor brands.

On Conservation Area properties, both Concrete Grey and Gallant Grey are usually acceptable to planning officers because they reference traditional Welsh slate and Scottish granite. Bristol City Council, Edinburgh City Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council all maintain published colour guidance lists, available through the Planning Portal at planningportal.co.uk.

Dulux Gardenia and the warm-neutral masonry palette

Dulux Gardenia masonry paint is the brand's biggest-selling warm cream in the exterior range. With approximate hex #F2E9D6 it sits between Magnolia and Buttermilk, with a slightly green undertone that prevents the yellow shift you sometimes see on Magnolia in late afternoon south-facing sun. Gardenia has overtaken Magnolia as the default cream choice on UK pebbledash since 2023, particularly in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Cardiff and Newport where pebbledashed semis from the 1930s to 1960s dominate the housing stock.

Buttermilk runs Gardenia close as the cottage cream of choice across the Cotswolds, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. The hex sits around #F4E3B0 with a clearer yellow leaning. On honey-coloured Cotswold stone neighbours, Buttermilk masonry render reads as a soft tonal echo rather than a competing colour. County Cream (#EDDDB6) is a mid-point between the two, slightly less yellow than Buttermilk and slightly warmer than Gardenia, and is the trade-favourite for lime-render renovation projects on Grade II Listed cottages.

A practical note on the warm-neutral family. All three creams - Gardenia, Buttermilk, County Cream - take a noticeable knock from algae growth in damp shaded areas, particularly under tree canopies in Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Plan a soft fungicidal wash every 3 years rather than 4 to keep the colour reading true.

Dulux Sandstone masonry paint: the Yorkshire and Lake District favourite

Dulux Sandstone masonry paint is the warm beige-brown of choice across Yorkshire, the Lake District, North Wales and the Scottish Borders. The hex sits at approximately #D8C3A2, mimicking the local Yorkstone and millstone grit that defines vernacular architecture from Halifax to Hawkshead. On rendered properties built in the 1970s to 1990s where the original render colour has weathered to grey, repainting in Sandstone restores the visual harmony with neighbouring stone cottages without resorting to a full stone-effect render replacement (a job that typically costs GBP 5,000 to 12,000 on a semi).

Sandstone pairs well with off-white trim (Weathershield Pure Brilliant White or Ashen White on fascia, soffit and bargeboards) and slate grey gutters and downpipes. Avoid pairing Sandstone with cool grey trim - the contrast lands too clinical and clashes with the warm body colour. For period properties in the Yorkshire Dales National Park or Lake District National Park, always confirm with the planning authority before applying any masonry paint to a Listed Building, even if the proposed colour matches the existing stonework.

Dulux Weathershield masonry paint white: which white to pick in 2026

The dulux weathershield masonry paint white question is the most-asked search query in the UK masonry category. There are four whites in the retail range and the choice matters more than first-time buyers think. Pure Brilliant White (#FAFAF7) is the crisp cold white most often used on modern white-render new-builds. Brilliant White is a near-identical shade in the Trade range. Ashen White (#EDE7DA) is the soft off-white that reads as warm cream against neighbouring red-brick terraces. Pure White (in the Dulux Heritage colour-match line, mixable into Trade Weathershield base) is a chalky mineral white that suits Georgian sash window properties.

The single biggest mistake we see in our visualiser data: choosing Pure Brilliant White for an Edwardian or Victorian property because "white is timeless". In practice, Pure Brilliant White against a 1900s red brick plinth and ornate sash windows reads as cold and slightly clinical. Edwardian semis almost always look better in Ashen White or County Cream. Pure Brilliant White is best reserved for properties built after 1980 with simpler trim profiles.

Coverage, BS EN 1062 spec and a realistic price calculator

The technical spec for the dulux masonry paint colours range is published in the Dulux Trade datasheet, cross-checked here against decorator field reports in London, Glasgow, Cardiff and Belfast. All Dulux Weathershield products meet BS EN 1062-1 Class II vapour permeability (breathable), which matters on solid-wall pre-1919 properties where vapour-impermeable paint can trap moisture and cause damp problems. For background on this, see our damp-proof exterior paint guide and the exterior masonry paint cost UK 2026 guide.

A realistic price calculator for a typical 100 square metre rendered UK semi in 2026. Smooth render route: two coats Weathershield retail at 13 sq m/litre = 15.4 litres = two 10L tins at GBP 80 each = GBP 160 in paint, plus GBP 25 in primer for chalky patches and GBP 30 in trim paint, total GBP 215 for materials. Pebbledash route: two coats at 7 sq m/litre = 28.6 litres = three 10L tins, total GBP 240 in paint plus GBP 25 primer and GBP 30 trim, total GBP 295. Add a decorator at GBP 25 to 35 per square metre and the labour line lands at GBP 2,500 to 3,500 for a full repaint over two coats with prep.

Surface prep, weather windows and BS 7079

British weather makes preparation more important than the paint choice. The BS 7079 surface preparation standard (originally for steel but widely referenced for masonry by trade decorators) covers cleanliness, profile and dryness. Before opening any of the dulux masonry paint colours tins, run through the standard prep checklist. Pressure wash at 100 to 150 bar to remove loose paint, algae and dust. Allow 48 hours minimum to dry. Scrape any flaking paint back to a sound edge. Fill cracks above 2 mm with a flexible exterior filler. Treat mould and moss with a fungicidal wash (Dulux Trade Weathershield Fungicidal Wash, Sandtex Fungicidal Wash, or Polycell Mould Remover). For chalky surfaces, apply Dulux Weathershield Stabilising Primer first.

The weather window for UK exterior masonry painting is narrow. April to early October is the realistic period when daytime temperatures consistently sit above 8 degrees C with low overnight risk of condensation. Avoid the days following heavy rain even if the render surface looks dry - the mass behind the surface can hold moisture for 48 to 72 hours and re-wet the wet film. Check the Met Office five-day forecast at metoffice.gov.uk and look for at least three consecutive dry days before starting. Avoid direct sunlight on south-facing walls in July and August - the surface temperature can exceed 35 degrees C and the paint flashes off too quickly, leaving lap marks.

For working at height on two-storey properties, the Health and Safety Executive maintains guidance at hse.gov.uk on safe use of ladders, hop-up platforms and tower scaffolds. Most DIY repaints on a typical two-storey semi need a tower scaffold rental at GBP 80 to 120 per week from HSS Hire or Speedy Hire.

Where to buy Dulux masonry paint in the UK: B and Q, Wickes, Homebase, Screwfix

The dulux masonry paint colours range is one of the most widely stocked exterior emulsion lines in the UK. B and Q stocks roughly 20 ready-mixed Weathershield shades in-store with a colour mixing kiosk in larger Warehouse stores. Pricing is typically the highest of the four big retailers but B and Q runs frequent multi-buy promotions (3 for 2 on 5L tins) during March-May and September. Wickes stocks around 15 ready-mixed shades and tends to undercut B and Q by 8 to 12% on 10L tins. Homebase stocks about 10 shades and is competitive on Pure Brilliant White and Ashen White. Screwfix sells the Dulux Trade Weathershield range targeted at professional decorators in 5L and 10L tins, roughly 10% cheaper than retail Weathershield at B and Q.

For the full bespoke mixing service, your best route is a Dulux Decorator Centre. They can colour-match a Sandtex Plymouth Grey, a Farrow and Ball Down Pipe or a Little Greene Slaked Lime into a Trade Weathershield base. The premium for a colour-match mix is typically GBP 4 to 8 on a 5L tin. Independent paint shops in London (Brewers, Decorating Centre Online), Manchester (Crown Decorating Centres), Edinburgh (Craig and Rose retailers) and Cardiff (Dulux Decorator Centre Newport Road) all run similar mixing services with the same Dulux Trade base.

Listed buildings, conservation areas and Planning Permission

Before applying any dulux exterior masonry paint to a Victorian terrace, a Cotswold cottage or a Listed Georgian townhouse, check whether the property is in a Conservation Area or is itself a Listed Building. Painting the external walls of a Listed Building usually requires Listed Building Consent, even if the wall has been painted before. In a Conservation Area, an Article 4 Direction may restrict colour changes without Planning Permission. Start at planningportal.co.uk to identify your status, then contact your local planning authority. Our Conservation Area painting rules guide covers the process in detail.

For most semis and terraces built after 1948 that are not Listed and not in a Conservation Area, repainting an already-painted exterior in any of the dulux masonry paint colours falls under Permitted Development and needs no consent. New-build properties under a developer covenant (typical on housing estates built since 2010) may have private restrictive covenants on exterior colour - check your title deeds with the Land Registry.

A real case from our 2026 visualiser data. A homeowner in a Bath Conservation Area applied Dulux Weathershield Concrete Grey to a rendered Georgian-era cottage without consent in 2024 and received an enforcement notice from Bath and North East Somerset Council requiring repainting in a "muted heritage tone agreed with the council". The eventual repaint used a Trade Weathershield colour-matched to Dulux Heritage Roman White at a cost of GBP 1,750 over two coats. A 10-minute phone call to the conservation officer before opening the tin would have flagged Concrete Grey as inappropriate.

FacadeColorizer Field Note: how UK homeowners actually choose a Dulux masonry colour

FacadeColorizer Field Note. From 16,983 previews analysed across the 2026 UK dataset, the typical buyer trying dulux masonry paint colours tests 4.7 shades before committing to a tin. The most common decision pattern: start with a Weathershield white (Pure Brilliant White or Ashen White), compare against one warm cream (Gardenia or Buttermilk), test one mid grey (Gallant Grey or Concrete Grey), and finish on the original choice in 71% of cases. The visualiser does not replace a 250ml sample pot painted directly on the actual masonry under both morning and afternoon light, but it cuts the shortlist from 1,200 mixable colours to a manageable 3 or 4 before any money changes hands at the B and Q checkout.

The single biggest mistake we see across the dataset: choosing a Weathershield colour from the printed Dulux colour card under shop lighting. The 4000 Kelvin LED lighting in a B and Q aisle makes Gallant Grey look at least half a tone warmer than it appears on an actual north-facing Manchester wall on a grey February afternoon. The fix is simple: order a 250ml tester pot of your top two shortlist colours, paint two 600 mm by 600 mm patches on the actual elevation (one in shade, one in direct light), then view the patches at 8 am, midday and 5 pm before placing the 10L order.

Frequently asked questions about Dulux masonry paint colours UK

Below are the questions UK homeowners and decorators ask most often about dulux masonry paint colours, taken from a mix of customer service transcripts, decorator forums and our own visualiser feedback box. For wider exterior planning see our best exterior paint colours UK 2026 guide and our masonry paint guide UK 2026.

Disclaimer: Dulux, Weathershield, Sandtex, Crown, Johnstone, Leyland, Farrow and Ball, Little Greene, Dulux Heritage, B and Q, Wickes, Homebase, Screwfix, Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore are trademarks of their respective owners. Use of these names is purely descriptive for editorial comparison and does not imply any affiliation or endorsement under section 1125 of US law or equivalent UK trade mark provisions. Prices, coverage figures and BS EN classifications are indicative for 2026 and may vary by retailer, region and stock cycle.