Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Silk Ribbon 110B-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is First Love (DE5053), at ΔE 3.24 — very close.
First Love is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.24 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 First Love really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.24very close
- LRV
- 26Behr is 25
- Hex
- #CF758A#C86E8B 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 First Love is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rose Apothecary DEFD17ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Raspberry Parfait DE5033ΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- First Plum DE5018ΔE 4.45 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.