Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sandy Clay BWC-25
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Vintage Ephemera (DET670), at ΔE 1.23 — near-exact.
Vintage Ephemera is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.23 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 Vintage Ephemera really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.23near-exact
- LRV
- 62Behr is 64
- Hex
- #D8CEB9#DBD0BD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Vintage Ephemera is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Heather DEC773ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Fine Grain DE6213ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Exclusive Ivory DE6191ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.