Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Plush Velvet N100-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Hickory Cliff (DE6397), at ΔE 5.90 — noticeably different.
Dunn-Edwards does not make this colour. Hickory Cliff is the closest option at ΔE 5.90, 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)
- 5.90noticeably different
- LRV
- 16Behr is 18
- Hex
- #7C6E6D#7E737D 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 Hickory Cliff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bank Vault DE6383ΔE 6.96 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Graphite Sketches DEGR13ΔE 7.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Muted Berry DE5977ΔE 7.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.