Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Secret Journal MQ1-57
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Wild West (DE6055), at ΔE 2.57 — very close.
Wild West is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.57 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Wild West really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.57very close
- LRV
- 12Behr is 13
- Hex
- #7E5C52#7C6055 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Wild West is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Organic Coffee DEBN10ΔE 2.72 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Fallen Bark DEPF06ΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Raisin in the Sun DE6034ΔE 3.16 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Secret Journal MQ1-57 matched across all 13 brands →