How does Pure White by Edward Bulmer compare with Earthborn’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Earthborn Eyebright (ΔE 1.3, “near-identical”). 1 more Earthborn colour sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 2 Earthborn paints are all priced at £24.00 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Pure White at £26.40/L.
Edward Bulmer Pure White vs Earthborn
2 closest Earthborn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eyebright | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £24.00 | £4.80 |
| Bugle | — | 1.7 | near-identical | £24.00 | £4.80 |