How does Crystal blue (No.18 E 49) by BS 4800 compare with Edward Bulmer’s closest paints? The nearest match is Edward Bulmer Bleu Turc (ΔE 3.3, “very close”). 2 more Edward Bulmer colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Edward Bulmer paints are all priced at £26.40 per litre.
BS 4800 Crystal blue vs Edward Bulmer
Now inside your AI toolConnect free →3 closest Edward Bulmer matches ranked by ΔE
ΔE (CIEDE2000) is a perceptual distance metric — lower means a closer match. Matches under ΔE 2 are typically indistinguishable; ΔE 2–4 looks “the same” once dry on a wall; ΔE 4–6 is noticeable side-by-side. Always view a sample pot before committing — screen colours and lighting vary.
| Colour | Number | ΔE | Match quality | Price/L | Price/m2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleu Turc | — | 3.3 | very close | £26.40 | £4.40 |
| Celadon | — | 3.8 | very close | £26.40 | £4.40 |
| Lucca | — | 4.0 | very close | £26.40 | £4.40 |
Compare Crystal blue with another brand
Full BS 4800 → Edward Bulmer conversion chart — every colour's nearest equivalent