Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rose Pearl N170-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Thick Fog (DE6058), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Thick Fog 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 Thick Fog really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 61Behr is 67
- Hex
- #DCD3CE#DFD4CC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Thick Fog is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gallery Gray DE6072ΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Studio White DE6065ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Linen White DEC749ΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.