Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Shy Smile S130-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Pencil Eraser (DE6024), at ΔE 1.31 — near-exact.
Pencil Eraser is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.31 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 Pencil Eraser really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.31near-exact
- LRV
- 49Behr is 55
- Hex
- #DBB7BB#DCBBBE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Pencil Eraser is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Melting Violet DE6017ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Elusive Violet DE6010ΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Short and Sweet DE6023ΔE 5.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.