Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Royal Orchard PPU11-01
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Italian Basil (DE6287), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Italian Basil is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Italian Basil really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 12Behr is 14
- Hex
- #5F6957#5F6D59 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Italian Basil is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Midnight Garden DE5657ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Windswept Willow DEPF03ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Hinterland DET509ΔE 2.87 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Royal Orchard PPU11-01 matched across all 13 brands →