Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Shiitake N220-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Sorrel Felt (DET624), at ΔE 0.76 — indistinguishable.
Sorrel Felt is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.76 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 Sorrel Felt really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.76indistinguishable
- LRV
- 31Behr is 32
- Hex
- #A49688#A5988A in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Sorrel Felt is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kiln Dried DET692ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Country Rubble Stone DEBN66ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Well Balanced DEGR26ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.