Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Pink Taffy BIC-04
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Mesa Rose (DE5114), at ΔE 1.98 — near-exact.
Mesa Rose is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.98 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 Mesa Rose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.98near-exact
- LRV
- 51Behr is 58
- Hex
- #EEB5AF#EFBCB6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Mesa Rose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rustique DE5149ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Ladylike DE5121ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Peachtree DE5129ΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.