Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Purple Rubiate BNC-20
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is California Dreamin' (DET404), at ΔE 5.16 — noticeably different.
Dunn-Edwards does not make this colour. California Dreamin' is the closest option at ΔE 5.16, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Dunn-Edwards custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 California Dreamin' really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.16noticeably different
- LRV
- 23Behr is 20
- Hex
- #93807F#8B7880 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if California Dreamin' is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Muted Berry DE5977ΔE 5.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Plumville DE6012ΔE 5.67 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Porcupine Needles DE6033ΔE 6.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Rubiate BNC-20 matched across all 13 brands →