Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Slender Reed S290-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Golden Gate (DEC739), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Golden Gate is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Golden Gate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 51Behr is 57
- Hex
- #D9C09C#DEC29F in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Golden Gate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Travertine DEC738ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Terracotta Sand DE6136ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Gourmet Honey DE6150ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.