Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Simple Silhouette 790B-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Hickory Cliff (DE6397), at ΔE 2.96 — very close.
Hickory Cliff is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.96 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 Hickory Cliff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.96very close
- LRV
- 16Behr is 17
- Hex
- #7C6E6D#7A716E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Hickory Cliff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Palomino Pony DET621ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Winter Branches DESS47ΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Great Gray Owl DEGR50ΔE 3.78 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Simple Silhouette 790B-5 matched across all 13 brands →