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How does Brimstone by Edward Bulmer compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Buttercup Fool 3 (ΔE 1.0, “identical”). 4 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 5 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Brimstone at £26.40/L.

Edward Bulmer Brimstone £26.40/L
Dulux Buttercup Fool 3 identical — ΔE 1.0 £14.40/L

Edward Bulmer Brimstone vs Dulux

5 closest Dulux 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
Buttercup Fool 3 — 1.0 identical £14.40 £2.22
Sulphur Springs 6 — 1.4 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Sunny Day — 1.7 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Buttercup Fool 4 — 1.9 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Easter Morn 4 — 2.3 near-identical £14.40 £2.22

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