Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Silken Pine N430-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Loch Ness (DE5748), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Loch Ness is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Loch Ness really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 9Behr is 10
- Hex
- #445956#495D5A in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Loch Ness is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black Spruce DE6308ΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Moss Cottage DET608ΔE 4.14 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Huntington Woods DET538ΔE 4.36 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.