Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Race Track N180-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Moonbeam (DEGR03), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
Moonbeam is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 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 Moonbeam really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 52Behr is 53
- Hex
- #C8BDB2#CBBEB5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Moonbeam is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- En Plein Air DET623ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Desert Rock DE6066ΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Chocolate Milk DE6059ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.