Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rice Crackers S240-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Practical Tan (DE6115), at ΔE 1.14 — near-exact.
Practical Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.14 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 Practical Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.14near-exact
- LRV
- 58Behr is 62
- Hex
- #E1CBB6#E0CCB6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Practical Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Quicksand DEC754ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- You're Blushing DET446ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Verona Beach DE6135ΔE 2.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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