Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Slippery Shale PPU24-06
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Winter Branches (DESS47), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Winter Branches is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Winter Branches really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 18Behr is 18
- Hex
- #78746E#7B766C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Winter Branches is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shaggy Dog DEGR30ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Great Gray Owl DEGR50ΔE 3.04 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Metal Fringe DET626ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Slippery Shale PPU24-06 matched across all 13 brands →