Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Risotto M270-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Flaxseed (DEC736), at ΔE 0.74 — indistinguishable.
Flaxseed is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.74 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 Flaxseed really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.74indistinguishable
- LRV
- 74Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F7E6C6#FAE9CA in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Flaxseed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Melted Wax DE6163ΔE 1.17 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Biscuit DE5330ΔE 1.50 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Radiant Glow DE5224ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.