How does Whitstable Blue (No.SAP1146) by Sanderson compare with Edward Bulmer’s closest paints? The nearest match is Edward Bulmer Welmish Blew (ΔE 2.2, “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 Whitstable Blue at £20.00/L.

Sanderson Whitstable Blue (No.SAP1146) £20.00/L

Edward Bulmer Welmish Blew near-identical — ΔE 2.2 £26.40/L

Sanderson Whitstable Blue 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
Welmish Blew	—	2.2	near-identical	£26.40	£4.40
Duck Egg	—	3.1	very close	£26.40	£4.40
Sky Blue	—	3.8	very close	£26.40	£4.40

Compare Whitstable Blue with another brand

← Back to Whitstable Blue by Sanderson