Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sensuous MQ1-06
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Candied Apple (DE5054), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Candied Apple is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Candied Apple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 18Behr is 19
- Hex
- #B95B6D#B75E6B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Candied Apple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Resplendent Rose DEFD12ΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Terra Rosa DE5096ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Pink Dahlia DET419ΔE 4.86 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.