How does Honest John (No.No.58) by Mylands compare with Edward Bulmer’s closest paints? The nearest match is Edward Bulmer Silver White (ΔE 1.8, “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 Mylands Honest John at £27.20/L.

Mylands Honest John (No.No.58) £27.20/L

Edward Bulmer Silver White near-identical — ΔE 1.8 £26.40/L

Mylands Honest John 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
Silver White	—	1.8	near-identical	£26.40	£4.40
Canova	—	1.9	near-identical	£26.40	£4.40
Rose Tinted White	—	2.5	near-identical	£26.40	£4.40

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