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How does Etruscan Brown by Edward Bulmer compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Folk Tales (ΔE 2.4, “near-identical”). 3 more Dulux colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 4 Dulux paints are all priced at £14.40 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Etruscan Brown at £26.40/L.

Edward Bulmer Etruscan Brown £26.40/L
Dulux Folk Tales near-identical — ΔE 2.4 £14.40/L

Edward Bulmer Etruscan Brown vs Dulux

4 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
Folk Tales — 2.4 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Soft Copper — 2.4 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Nutmeg Cluster 1 — 2.4 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Nomadic Glow 1 — 3.5 very close £14.40 £2.22

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