How does Pompadour by Edward Bulmer compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Madeira Red (ΔE 2.3, “near-identical”). 2 more Johnstone's colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. Prices for these 6 Johnstone's paints range from £6.14 to £12.36 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Pompadour at £26.40/L.
Edward Bulmer Pompadour vs Johnstone's
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Red | — | 2.3 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Raspberry Dream | — | 3.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Heart's Desire | — | 3.7 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Heart's Afire | — | 4.1 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Red Licorice | — | 4.2 | very close | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Dusky Berry Rmc | — | 4.2 | very close | £6.14 | £1.02 |