How does Drab Green by Edward Bulmer compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Sea Floor Lagoon (ΔE 2.7, “near-identical”). 4 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 5 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Drab Green at £26.40/L.
Edward Bulmer Drab Green vs Johnstone's
5 closest Johnstone's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Floor Lagoon | — | 2.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Wetlands | — | 2.8 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Pine Garland | — | 3.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tortuga | — | 3.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Autumn Grey | — | 3.3 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |