Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Semi Sweet 130F-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Bourbon Truffle (DET699), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Bourbon Truffle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Bourbon Truffle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #6C5654#6B5250 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Bourbon Truffle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cold Brew DEBN11ΔE 2.55 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Oak Brown DESS10ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Wild Buffalo DEBN21ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.