Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Red Red Red BIC-49
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Deep Crimson (DEA152), at ΔE 0.88 — indistinguishable.
Deep Crimson is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.88 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 Deep Crimson really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.88indistinguishable
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #8F423D#91403D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Deep Crimson is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Craft DET423ΔE 0.94 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Attar of Rose DET422ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Fireside Chat DESS05ΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.