Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Plum Smoke PPU16-14
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Stone Gray (DEGR59), at ΔE 3.16 — very close.
Stone Gray is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.16 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 Stone Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.16very close
- LRV
- 25Behr is 27
- Hex
- #888889#928E8E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Stone Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Looking Glass DE6376ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Garden Warbler DEGR47ΔE 3.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Formal Gray DE6382ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.