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How does Celestial Blue (No.101) by Little Greene compare with Edward Bulmer’s closest paints? The nearest match is Edward Bulmer Ethereal Blue (ΔE 0.7, “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 Little Greene Celestial Blue at £29.20/L.

Little Greene Celestial Blue (No.101) £29.20/L
Edward Bulmer Ethereal Blue identical — ΔE 0.7 £26.40/L

Little Greene Celestial Blue 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
Ethereal Blue — 0.7 identical £26.40 £4.40
Queen of Scots — 3.1 very close £26.40 £4.40
Aerial Tint — 3.5 very close £26.40 £4.40

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