How does Hawtrey by Edward Bulmer compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Toffee Pudding (ΔE 1.6, “near-identical”). 7 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 8 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Hawtrey at £26.40/L.
Edward Bulmer Hawtrey vs Johnstone's
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toffee Pudding | — | 1.6 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Look At Me | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Butterscotch Ripple | — | 3.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Tattle Tan | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cool Copper | — | 3.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Caramelized Pecan | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Oven Fresh | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Terrier | — | 3.8 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |