How does Elgin (No.No.20) by Mylands compare with Edward Bulmer’s closest paints? The nearest match is Edward Bulmer Pale Smoke Grey (ΔE 1.2, “near-identical”). 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 Mylands Elgin at £27.20/L.

Mylands Elgin (No.No.20) £27.20/L

Edward Bulmer Pale Smoke Grey near-identical — ΔE 1.2 £26.40/L

Mylands Elgin 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
Pale Smoke Grey	—	1.2	near-identical	£26.40	£4.40
Hector	—	3.0	near-identical	£26.40	£4.40
Lucca	—	4.2	very close	£26.40	£4.40

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