Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sharkskin PPU25-04
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Muted Gray (DEGR64), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Muted Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Muted Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 40Behr is 38
- Hex
- #A8AAA4#A4A6A3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Muted Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Castlerock DE6375ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Neutral Wave DEGR57ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Distant Dusk DEGR46ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.