Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sage Wisdom MQ6-27
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Stepping Stone (DEBN71), at ΔE 1.84 — near-exact.
Stepping Stone is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.84 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 Stepping Stone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.84near-exact
- LRV
- 42Behr is 41
- Hex
- #B3AE99#AFAD96 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Stepping Stone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Turtle Trail DE6256ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- River Birch DEGR36ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Flour Sack DET632ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.