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How does French Blue by Edward Bulmer compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Vast Lake (ΔE 1.0, “near-identical”). 2 more Dulux colours 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 French Blue at £26.40/L.

Edward Bulmer French Blue £26.40/L
Dulux Vast Lake near-identical — ΔE 1.0 £14.40/L

Edward Bulmer French 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
Vast Lake — 1.0 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Pebble Drift 2 — 1.6 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Winter Teal 2 — 3.1 very close £14.40 £2.22

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