How does Bedford Square (No.No.229) by Mylands compare with Johnstone's’s closest paints? The nearest match is Johnstone's Blue Blossom (ΔE 1.7, “near-identical”). 3 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 4 Johnstone's paints range from £7.53 to £13.37 per litre, against Mylands Bedford Square at £27.20/L.

Mylands Bedford Square (No.No.229) £27.20/L

Johnstone's Blue Blossom near-identical — ΔE 1.7 £13.37/L

Mylands Bedford Square vs Johnstone's

4 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
Blue Blossom	—	1.7	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Desert Oasis	—	2.0	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23
Wild Bluebell	—	2.1	near-identical	£7.53	£1.26
Blue Bows	—	2.4	near-identical	£13.37	£2.23

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