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How does China Clay (No.1) by Little Greene compare with Edward Bulmer’s closest paints? The nearest match is Edward Bulmer Frankie (ΔE 2.0, “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 Little Greene China Clay at £29.20/L.

Little Greene China Clay (No.1) £29.20/L
Edward Bulmer Frankie near-identical — ΔE 2.0 £26.40/L

Little Greene China Clay 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
Frankie — 2.0 near-identical £26.40 £4.40
Pearl Colour — 2.4 near-identical £26.40 £4.40
Fine White — 2.4 near-identical £26.40 £4.40

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