Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Seedling PPU9-09
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Flour Sack (DET632), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Flour Sack is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Flour Sack really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 44Behr is 45
- Hex
- #B9B297#B8B395 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Flour Sack is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Trinity Islands DE6249ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Skein of Yarn DEBN55ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Twisted Sisal Rope DEBN68ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.