Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17

Behr → Dunn-Edwards

Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17

The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Hickory Cliff (DE6397), at ΔE 6.46 — noticeably different.

Plum ShadowBehr · PPU17-17
Hickory CliffDunn-Edwards · DE6397

Dunn-Edwards does not make this colour. Hickory Cliff is the closest option at ΔE 6.46, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Dunn-Edwards custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.

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 Hickory Cliff really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
6.46noticeably different
LRV
16Behr is 17
Hex
#7C6E6D#7C707C in Behr

The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.

This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.

Other Dunn-Edwards options

Worth knowing if Hickory Cliff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Graphite Sketches DEGR13ΔE 7.20 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
  • Muted Berry DE5977ΔE 7.25 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
  • Plum Wine DE5978ΔE 7.43 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

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