Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Riviera Retreat BXC-77
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Apache Tan (DEC746), at ΔE 1.33 — near-exact.
Apache Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.33 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 Apache Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.33near-exact
- LRV
- 50Behr is 55
- Hex
- #D5BFA5#D9C0A6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Apache Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cliff's View DEC720ΔE 1.37 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Travertine DEC738ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Almond Latte DE6143ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Riviera Retreat BXC-77 matched across all 13 brands →