Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rose Potpourri 160E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Teatime Mauve (DEC700), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Teatime Mauve is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 Teatime Mauve really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 40Behr is 42
- Hex
- #C8A89E#C9A59F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Teatime Mauve reads slightly lighter than Rose Potpourri 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 Teatime Mauve is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rose Bisque DE6081ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Musk DE6088ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- La Vie en Rose DET416ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rose Potpourri 160E-3 matched across all 13 brands →