Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rosy Sandstone MQ1-53
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Cold Brew (DEBN11), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Cold Brew is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Cold Brew really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 10Behr is 11
- Hex
- #6F514B#735551 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Cold Brew is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pine Cone DE6048ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Oak Brown DESS10ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Bourbon Truffle DET699ΔE 3.08 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rosy Sandstone MQ1-53 matched across all 13 brands →