Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Ruffles 170A-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Rustique (DE5149), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Rustique is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.25 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 Rustique really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 55Behr is 59
- Hex
- #F5BFB2#FBBBAE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Rustique reads slightly lighter than Ruffles in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Rustique is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cherry Chip DE5136ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Peach Fuzz DE5142ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Mesa Rose DE5114ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.