Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Ruffled Clam 350A-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Tapering Light (DE5497), at ΔE 0.90 — indistinguishable.
Tapering Light is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.90 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 Tapering Light really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.90indistinguishable
- LRV
- 82Behr is 89
- Hex
- #F7F2DD#F9F2DC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Tapering Light is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Parchment Paper DE5329ΔE 1.25 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Still Morning DE5280ΔE 1.26 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Pinch of Pearl DEW320ΔE 1.30 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.