Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Purple Bloom S-H-680
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Preserve (DEA193), at ΔE 2.84 — very close.
Preserve is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.84 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 Preserve really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.84very close
- LRV
- 5Behr is 7
- Hex
- #4A3C50#544258 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 Preserve is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nightshade DET407ΔE 3.70 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Mulberry DEA194ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Roman Purple DE5965ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Bloom S-H-680 matched across all 13 brands →