Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Scroll N280-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Winter Lite (DEC768), at ΔE 0.79 — indistinguishable.
Winter Lite is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.79 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 Winter Lite really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.79indistinguishable
- LRV
- 70Behr is 76
- Hex
- #EFE0C9#EFE0CB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Winter Lite is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bone White DEC741ΔE 1.25 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Celtic Linen DEC744ΔE 1.30 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Almond DEC753ΔE 1.41 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.