Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Smiley Face P260-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Orange Delight (DE5306), at ΔE 1.92 — near-exact.
Orange Delight is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.92 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 Orange Delight really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.92near-exact
- LRV
- 60Behr is 67
- Hex
- #FFC355#FFC962 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Orange Delight is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Golden Retriever DE5318ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
- Golden Crest DE5353ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Cornsilk Yellow DET498ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.