Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sleek White OR-W15
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Van de Cane (DEW354), at ΔE 0.57 — indistinguishable.
Van de Cane is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.57 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 Van de Cane really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.57indistinguishable
- LRV
- 85Behr is 92
- Hex
- #FAF7EB#FAF6E9 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Van de Cane reads slightly lighter than Sleek White in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Van de Cane is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Swiss Coffee DEW341ΔE 0.59 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Pearl Necklace DEW343ΔE 0.79 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Frosting Cream DEW344ΔE 1.01 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.