Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Silent Sands T17-11
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Kiln Dried (DET692), at ΔE 1.84 — near-exact.
Kiln Dried is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.84 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 Kiln Dried really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.84near-exact
- LRV
- 32Behr is 31
- Hex
- #A89887#A99582 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Kiln Dried is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Let's Get Cozy DEBN01ΔE 2.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Saddle Up DET690ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Sorrel Felt DET624ΔE 2.73 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.