Dulux Visualiser
ActiveOverview
Dulux Visualiser is a mobile app that uses augmented reality to apply Dulux paint colors to walls in real-time via the device's camera. Users can also upload photos or videos of rooms to test colors, match hues from surroundings, and save/share designs. It targets homeowners and decorators planning paint projects, distinguishing itself through integration with the Dulux paint catalog and direct ordering options.
Key Features
- Augmented Reality Painting - Applies Dulux colors to walls instantly using the camera.
- Color Matching - Captures colors from furnishings or surroundings and suggests matching Dulux shades.
- Photo/Video Visualizer - Tests colors on static images or videos of rooms.
- Sharing Capabilities - Shares color schemes via social media, email, or direct links.
- Paint Ordering - Orders paint testers and locates nearby stockists from within the app.
- Color Palette Exploration - Browses full Dulux color ranges and ready-made schemes.
- Project Saving - Saves multiple room designs for comparison.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Full access to AR visualization, color matching, sharing, and Dulux catalog. |
Platforms & Requirements
Available on iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play. Requires device camera and movement sensors for AR mode; photo mode works without sensors. iPad users report landscape orientation limitation on some models.
Integrations & Ecosystem
- Facebook sharing
- Twitter sharing
- Email export
- Dulux paint catalog
- Local stockist locator
- Paint tester ordering
- Camera/Photo library import
Alternatives
| App | Difference |
|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore Color Portfolio | Similar AR painting but tied to Benjamin Moore colors with more professional tools for contractors. |
| Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap | Offers color matching and visualization with emphasis on Sherwin-Williams products and 3D room rendering. |
| Nix Pro Color Sensor App | Focuses on precise color scanning hardware integration rather than AR wall painting. |
| Project Color by Home Depot | Provides visualization for multiple paint brands with retail purchasing links. |
Reputation
Users appreciate the app's ease in previewing Dulux colors realistically via AR, aiding decision-making without physical samples. Criticisms include occasional inaccuracies in color application due to lighting and device limitations, plus iPad landscape mode issues. It holds positive ratings around 4 stars on app stores, valued as a free planning tool tied to Dulux products.
Sources (8)
- https://apps.apple.com/mt/app/dulux-visualiser/id404007106
- https://www.dulux.co.uk/en/articles/dulux-visualizer-app
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cethar.dcs.duluxcolour&hl=en_US
- https://www.dulux.co.uk/en/expert-help/how-share-your-colour-schemes-dulux-visualizer
- https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/dulux-visualiser/id404007106
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lMFxJ4PDXY
- https://www.dulux.ie/en/decorating-tips-and-advice/how-to-use-the-dulux-visualizer-app
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jasLJRTIxw