Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Plum Orbit T13-10
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Nightshade (DET407), at ΔE 2.47 — very close.
Nightshade is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.47 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 Nightshade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.47very close
- LRV
- 6Behr is 6
- Hex
- #4F4352#4E414B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Nightshade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Prose DET405ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Grapes of Wrath DET409ΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- French Press Coffee DEBN07ΔE 4.32 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.