How does Imperial Ivory (No.SAP1074) by Sanderson compare with Edward Bulmer’s closest paints? The nearest match is Edward Bulmer Florence (ΔE 2.6, “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 Sanderson Imperial Ivory at £20.00/L.
Sanderson Imperial Ivory vs Edward Bulmer
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | — | 2.6 | near-identical | £26.40 | £4.40 |
| Warm Stone | — | 3.4 | very close | £26.40 | £4.40 |
| Patent Yellow | — | 3.8 | very close | £26.40 | £4.40 |