Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Pink Sea Salt M190-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Light Carob (DE5183), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Light Carob is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing Behr to Dunn-Edwards are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Light Carob really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 70Behr is 74
- Hex
- #F9DBCF#F6DACB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Light Carob reads slightly lighter than Pink Sea Salt in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Light Carob is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Canyonville DE6100ΔE 1.85 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Natural Tan DE5212ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Peaceful Peach DE5176ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Pink Sea Salt M190-1 matched across all 13 brands →