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How does Lead Colour by Edward Bulmer compare with Zoffany’s closest paints? The nearest match is Zoffany Half Empire Grey (ΔE 2.1, “near-identical”). 2 more Zoffany colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Zoffany paints are all priced at £23.20 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Lead Colour at £26.40/L.

Edward Bulmer Lead Colour £26.40/L
Zoffany Half Empire Grey (No.ZOP1052) near-identical — ΔE 2.1 £23.20/L

Edward Bulmer Lead Colour vs Zoffany

3 closest Zoffany 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
Half Empire Grey No.ZOP1052 2.1 near-identical £23.20 —
Double Silver No.ZOP1031 2.6 near-identical £23.20 —
Storm Grey No.ZOP1138 3.0 very close £23.20 —

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