Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Shadows PPU25-03
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Iron-ic (DET611), at ΔE 1.01 — near-exact.
Iron-ic is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.01 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 Iron-ic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.01near-exact
- LRV
- 15Behr is 15
- Hex
- #6A6B67#6B6D6A in Behr
The candidate is darker.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Iron-ic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fade to Black DET629ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Boat Anchor DE6377ΔE 2.39 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Pointed Rock DE6363ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.