Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Smokin Hot MQ1-24
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Red Clay (DET447), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Red Clay is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Red Clay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 11Behr is 12
- Hex
- #8F4B41#954A3D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Red Clay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Arabian Red DEA155ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Prairie Clay DET450ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Red Craft DET423ΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.