Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rare Wood MQ2-39
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Black Walnut (DE6063), at ΔE 1.82 — near-exact.
Black Walnut is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.82 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 Black Walnut really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.82near-exact
- LRV
- 8Behr is 8
- Hex
- #5E4F46#594C42 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Black Walnut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Haberdashery DEBN43ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Bear in Mind DE6042ΔE 3.57 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Weathered Brown DEC756ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.