Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sand Fossil 770C-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Ecru Wealth (DET635), at ΔE 1.11 — near-exact.
Ecru Wealth is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.11 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 Ecru Wealth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.11near-exact
- LRV
- 61Behr is 59
- Hex
- #D5CDB4#D4CAB0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Ecru Wealth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nomadic Taupe DE6192ΔE 1.63 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Throwing Clay DEBN67ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Vintage Ephemera DET670ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.