How does Whiting by Edward Bulmer compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match by perceptual distance is Johnstone's Vanilla Cheesecake (ΔE 0.4, “identical”). 5 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 Whiting at £26.40/L.
Edward Bulmer Whiting 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla Cheesecake | — | 0.4 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Candlewick | — | 0.7 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Fuzzy Sheep | — | 0.7 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Crescent Moon | — | 0.9 | identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Golden Mushroom | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £12.36 | £2.06 |
| Magnolia | — | 1.0 | near-identical | £6.14 | £1.02 |