Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Smokey Tan BXC-49
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Wild Maitake (DEBN24), at ΔE 1.72 — near-exact.
Wild Maitake is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.72 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 Wild Maitake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.72near-exact
- LRV
- 27Behr is 27
- Hex
- #9C8C7B#9F8C7C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Wild Maitake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cobblestone Path DE6068ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Afternoon Tea Service DEBN40ΔE 2.77 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Incense Stick DEBN73ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.