Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Pistachio Shortbread HDC-SP16-02
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Tropical Moss (DE5486), at ΔE 2.53 — very close.
Tropical Moss is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.53 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Tropical Moss really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.53very close
- LRV
- 51Behr is 49
- Hex
- #D2C478#C7BB73 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Tropical Moss is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Palm Leaf DE5508ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Baby Frog DE5480ΔE 2.65 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Marsh Field DE5458ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Pistachio Shortbread HDC-SP16-02 matched across all 13 brands →