Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sand Motif PPU4-13
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Travertine (DEC738), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Travertine is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Travertine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 55Behr is 59
- Hex
- #DFC6AA#DDC6A8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, 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: Travertine reads slightly lighter than Sand Motif 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 Travertine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cliff's View DEC720ΔE 1.37 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Almond Latte DE6143ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- You're Blushing DET446ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.