Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Retro Pink S170-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Musk (DE6088), at ΔE 1.86 — near-exact.
Musk is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.86 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 Musk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.86near-exact
- LRV
- 38Behr is 38
- Hex
- #CCA195#C49D93 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Musk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rose Bisque DE6081ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Teatime Mauve DEC700ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Howdy Partner DE6095ΔE 3.95 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.