Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Purple Blanket S-H-640
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Violet Shadow (DEA192), at ΔE 1.02 — near-exact.
Violet Shadow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.02 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 Violet Shadow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.02near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 6
- Hex
- #4D4860#4A455D in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Violet Shadow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- English Violet DEFD03ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Roman Purple DE5965ΔE 3.43 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Legendary Purple DE5930ΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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