Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Queen's Tart T12-16
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Melting Violet (DE6017), at ΔE 1.99 — near-exact.
Melting Violet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.99 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 Melting Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.99near-exact
- LRV
- 48Behr is 54
- Hex
- #D4B8BF#D3BCC5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Melting Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Elusive Violet DE6010ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Antique Heather DE5975ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Pencil Eraser DE6024ΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.