How does Charleston Gray by Farrow & Ball compare with Edward Bulmer’s closest paints? The nearest match is Edward Bulmer Flaxen Grey (ΔE 3.5, “very close”). 1 more Edward Bulmer colour 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 Charleston Gray at £26.40/L.

Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray £26.40/L

Edward Bulmer Flaxen Grey very close — ΔE 3.5 £26.40/L

Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray 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
Flaxen Grey	—	3.5	very close	£26.40	£4.40
Chatsworth Stone	—	3.8	very close	£26.40	£4.40
Unfinished	—	6.3	close	£26.40	£4.40

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