How does Starling (No.SAP1138) by Sanderson compare with Edward Bulmer’s closest paints? The nearest match is Edward Bulmer Ash Grey (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 Sanderson Starling at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Starling (No.SAP1138) £20.00/L

Edward Bulmer Ash Grey near-identical — ΔE 1.8 £26.40/L

Sanderson Starling 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
Ash Grey	—	1.8	near-identical	£26.40	£4.40
Lead Colour	—	2.9	near-identical	£26.40	£4.40
Mouse Grey	—	3.8	very close	£26.40	£4.40

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