Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Queen's Violet S110-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Antique Heather (DE5975), at ΔE 2.37 — very close.
Antique Heather is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.37 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 Antique Heather really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.37very close
- LRV
- 49Behr is 52
- Hex
- #CDBACB#CDB9C4 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Antique Heather reads slightly lighter than Queen's Violet 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 Antique Heather is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Elusive Violet DE6010ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Melting Violet DE6017ΔE 3.10 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Pencil Eraser DE6024ΔE 5.78 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Queen's Violet S110-3 matched across all 13 brands →