Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rose Silk 160C-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Mesa Rose (DE5114), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Mesa Rose is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Mesa Rose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 51Behr is 51
- Hex
- #EEB5AF#E7AFA8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Mesa Rose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- City of Pink Angels DET434ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Cherry Chip DE5136ΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Roseberry DE5122ΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.