How does Au Lait by Farrow & Ball compare with Edward Bulmer’s closest paints? The nearest match is Edward Bulmer Pearl Colour (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). 2 more Edward Bulmer colours sit within ΔE 4 — close enough that the difference is hard to spot once paint’s on the wall. These 3 Edward Bulmer paints are all priced at £26.40 per litre, against Farrow & Ball Au Lait at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball Au Lait £26.40/L

Edward Bulmer Pearl Colour near-identical — ΔE 1.7 £26.40/L

Farrow & Ball Au Lait vs Edward Bulmer

3 closest Edward Bulmer 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
Pearl Colour	—	1.7	near-identical	£26.40	£4.40
Hector	—	2.6	near-identical	£26.40	£4.40
Silver White	—	3.4	very close	£26.40	£4.40

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