How does London Brown by Edward Bulmer compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Desert Squall (ΔE 1.5, “near-identical”). 1 more Johnstone's colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 7 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Edward Bulmer London Brown at £26.40/L.
Edward Bulmer London Brown vs Johnstone's
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Squall | — | 1.5 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Canyon Stone | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Barn Door | — | 4.4 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Cherokee Red | — | 5.2 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Deep Russet | — | 5.6 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Clay Ridge | — | 5.8 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Velvet Cushion | — | 5.8 | close | £12.36 | £2.06 |