Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Red Hawk ECC-46-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Spice of Life (DET439), at ΔE 1.74 — near-exact.
Spice of Life is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.74 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 Spice of Life really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.74near-exact
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #86493F#8A453B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Spice of Life is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Clay DET447ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Deep Crimson DEA152ΔE 2.23 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Spiced Berry DEA149ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.