How does Pure White by Edward Bulmer compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Brilliant White (ΔE 1.3, “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. These 3 Johnstone's paints are all priced at £6.14 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Pure White at £26.40/L.
Edward Bulmer Pure White vs Johnstone's
3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant White | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| Pure Brilliant White | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |
| White | — | 1.3 | near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |