Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Pumpkin Bread PMD-40
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Slightly Golden (DE5299), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Slightly Golden is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.25 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 Slightly Golden really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 31Behr is 33
- Hex
- #CB904E#C98F57 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Slightly Golden reads slightly lighter than Pumpkin Bread in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Slightly Golden is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ginger Spice DE5271ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Cognac DET464ΔE 3.51 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Santa Fe Sunrise DET468ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Pumpkin Bread PMD-40 matched across all 13 brands →