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How does Lead Colour by Edward Bulmer compare with Sanderson’s closest paints? The nearest match is Sanderson Grey Squirrel (ΔE 1.0, “near-identical”). 2 more Sanderson colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Sanderson paints are all priced at £20.00 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Lead Colour at £26.40/L.

Edward Bulmer Lead Colour £26.40/L
Sanderson Grey Squirrel (No.SAP1067) near-identical — ΔE 1.0 £20.00/L

Edward Bulmer Lead Colour vs Sanderson

3 closest Sanderson 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
Grey Squirrel No.SAP1067 1.0 near-identical £20.00 —
Starling No.SAP1138 2.9 near-identical £20.00 —
Iron Grey No.SAP1077 3.3 very close £20.00 —

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