Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Root Beer 240F-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Rich Mocha (DEA159), at ΔE 1.34 — near-exact.
Rich Mocha is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.34 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 Rich Mocha really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.34near-exact
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #745342#775240 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Rich Mocha is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Briar DEC712ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Roxy Brown DE6084ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Wild Bill Brown DET688ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.