How does Mocha Blue by Edward Bulmer compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Hush-a-bye (ΔE 2.9, “near-identical”). These 2 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £12.36 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Mocha Blue at £26.40/L.
Edward Bulmer Mocha Blue vs Johnstone's
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hush-a-bye | — | 2.9 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Sky’s Edge Voc | — | 4.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |