Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr River Forest MQ6-54
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Botanical Garden (DET518), at ΔE 3.11 — very close.
Botanical Garden is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.11 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Botanical Garden really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.11very close
- LRV
- 11Behr is 10
- Hex
- #5E624A#545B45 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Botanical Garden is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black Forest DEA175ΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Olive Court DEA174ΔE 4.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Prairie Grassland DESS25ΔE 5.19 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.