Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Pottery Clay 700A-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Teatime Mauve (DEC700), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Teatime Mauve is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Teatime Mauve really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 40Behr is 44
- Hex
- #C8A89E#C8ABA4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Teatime Mauve is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dusty Trail DE6052ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter.
- Wispy Mauve DE6045ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Rose Bisque DE6081ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.