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How does Ethereal Blue by Edward Bulmer compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Highland Falls 3 (ΔE 2.6, “near-identical”). 1 more Dulux colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Ethereal Blue at £26.40/L.

Edward Bulmer Ethereal Blue £26.40/L
Dulux Highland Falls 3 near-identical — ΔE 2.6 £14.40/L

Edward Bulmer Ethereal Blue vs Dulux

3 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
Highland Falls 3 — 2.6 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Fresh Foliage — 3.5 very close £14.40 £2.22
Crushed Mint — 5.0 close £14.40 £2.22

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