Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr River Rocks N130-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Raisin in the Sun (DE6034), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Raisin in the Sun is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Raisin in the Sun really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 13Behr is 14
- Hex
- #78615C#7E645D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Raisin in the Sun is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Triple Chocolate Mousse DEBN16ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Fallen Bark DEPF06ΔE 2.74 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Organic Coffee DEBN10ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.