Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Shady Oak PPF-43
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Scrublands Habitat (DESS24), at ΔE 1.19 — near-exact.
Scrublands Habitat is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.19 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 Scrublands Habitat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.19near-exact
- LRV
- 25Behr is 26
- Hex
- #8D8979#908A7A in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Scrublands Habitat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Steep Escarpment DESS44ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Timber Wolf DEBN69ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Highland Country DEGR39ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.