Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rocky Ridge ECC-25-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Desert Nomad (DEBN26), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Desert Nomad is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Desert Nomad really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 23Behr is 25
- Hex
- #918373#948778 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Desert Nomad is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wild Maitake DEBN24ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Zesty Coriander DEBN74ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Sautéed Cremini DEBN23ΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rocky Ridge ECC-25-1 matched across all 13 brands →