Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rose Glow 680C-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Soft Lilac (DE5974), at ΔE 2.79 — very close.
Soft Lilac is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.79 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Soft Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.79very close
- LRV
- 63Behr is 66
- Hex
- #E2D4DF#E4CFDC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Soft Lilac reads slightly lighter than Rose Glow in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Soft Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Desert Mauve DE6016ΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Infatuation DE6002ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- First Lilac DE5981ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.