Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Ruby Ring S-G-150
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Scarlet Past (DEA150), at ΔE 1.66 — near-exact.
Scarlet Past is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.66 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 Scarlet Past really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.66near-exact
- LRV
- 11Behr is 11
- Hex
- #A53B3D#A03D41 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Scarlet Past is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Attar of Rose DET422ΔE 2.17 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Floriography DET410ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Vintage Red DET427ΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.