Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Saffron Thread 310B-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Yellow Summer (DEA118), at ΔE 2.05 — very close.
Yellow Summer is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.05 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 Yellow Summer really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.05very close
- LRV
- 50Behr is 56
- Hex
- #F9B500#FFB301 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Yellow Summer is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hot Sun DE5349ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Vibrant Honey DE5314ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Flash of Orange DEA116ΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Saffron Thread 310B-7 matched across all 13 brands →