Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Scribe MQ2-31
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Natural Radiance (DET660), at ΔE 0.53 — indistinguishable.
Natural Radiance is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.53 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 Natural Radiance really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.53indistinguishable
- LRV
- 72Behr is 71
- Hex
- #E7DCC1#E5DBC1 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Natural Radiance is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sailcloth DE6184ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Sand Dollar DE6171ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Navajo White DEC772ΔE 1.56 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.