Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Safari Vest PPU7-22
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Macramé Knot (DEBN63), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Macramé Knot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Macramé Knot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 37Behr is 39
- Hex
- #ACA38E#B2A68F 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 Macramé Knot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shaggy Barked DEC771ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Sepia Tone DET638ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Twisted Sisal Rope DEBN68ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.