Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rock Salt BWC-10
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Historic White (DET653), at ΔE 0.49 — indistinguishable.
Historic White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.49 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 Historic White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.49indistinguishable
- LRV
- 79Behr is 79
- Hex
- #EBE6D7#EAE6D7 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Historic White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antique White DEW351ΔE 1.06 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Trade Winds DET647ΔE 1.06 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Abstract White DE6232ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.