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How does French Grey by Edward Bulmer compare with Dulux’s closest paints? The nearest match is Dulux Gooseberry Fool 4 (ΔE 1.2, “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 French Grey at £26.40/L.

Edward Bulmer French Grey £26.40/L
Dulux Gooseberry Fool 4 near-identical — ΔE 1.2 £14.40/L

Edward Bulmer French Grey 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
Gooseberry Fool 4 — 1.2 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Letter Press — 1.2 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Mossy Stone — 1.2 near-identical £14.40 £2.22
Distant Mountain — 1.2 near-identical £14.40 £2.22

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