Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Praline S270-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is DaVanzo Beige (DET664), at ΔE 1.71 — near-exact.
DaVanzo Beige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.71 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 DaVanzo Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.71near-exact
- LRV
- 43Behr is 46
- Hex
- #CCAC86#D3AE85 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if DaVanzo Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Warm Butterscotch DE6151ΔE 2.62 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Friar Tuck DEC714ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Cliff Brown DEC711ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.