Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rich Walnut PMD-60
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Chestnut Brown (DESS11), at ΔE 0.72 — indistinguishable.
Chestnut Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.72 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 Chestnut Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.72indistinguishable
- LRV
- 13Behr is 13
- Hex
- #7D5F4B#7C5F4A in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Chestnut Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rodeo DEA163ΔE 1.55 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Tasty Tiramisu DEBN47ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Moderne Class DET681ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.