Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Shire Green 450D-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Leafy (DE5628), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Leafy is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.08 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Leafy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 26Behr is 29
- Hex
- #679B6A#729C6E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Leafy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Money DE5613ΔE 2.38 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Wild Thyme DE5621ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Growth DE5670ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.