Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Shell Coral 230C-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Prairie Dune (DE5205), at ΔE 1.23 — near-exact.
Prairie Dune is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.23 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 Prairie Dune really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.23near-exact
- LRV
- 67Behr is 75
- Hex
- #FBD5BD#FFD9C3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Prairie Dune is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Natural Tan DE5212ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Glazed Sugar DE5169ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Peaceful Peach DE5176ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.