Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rainforest Dew 390E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Summer Solstice (DET492), at ΔE 2.51 — very close.
Summer Solstice is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.51 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 Summer Solstice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.51very close
- LRV
- 62Behr is 70
- Hex
- #DED1A3#E6DAB1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Summer Solstice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dull Sage DE5499ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
- Crème Fraîche DET654ΔE 2.59 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Flowering Reed DET636ΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rainforest Dew 390E-3 matched across all 13 brands →