Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Smokey Cream N190-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Linen White (DEC749), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Linen White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 Linen White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 68Behr is 75
- Hex
- #E9DCD1#E9DFD5 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 Linen White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Siamese Kitten DE6121ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Crisp Muslin DE6212ΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- French White DEW311ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.