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How does Straw Silk by Edward Bulmer compare with Farrow & Ball’s closest paints? The nearest match is Farrow & Ball Hay (ΔE 2.0, “near-identical”). 2 more Farrow & Ball colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Farrow & Ball paints are all priced at £26.40 per litre, against Edward Bulmer Straw Silk at £26.40/L.

Edward Bulmer Straw Silk £26.40/L
Farrow & Ball Hay near-identical — ΔE 2.0 £26.40/L

Edward Bulmer Straw Silk vs Farrow & Ball

3 closest Farrow & Ball 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
Hay — 2.0 near-identical £26.40 £4.06
Cord — 2.9 near-identical £26.40 £4.06
Double Cream — 3.2 very close £26.40 £4.06

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