Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Smoldering Copper QE-13
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Autumn Umber (DE5216), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Autumn Umber is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Autumn Umber really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 20Behr is 20
- Hex
- #AE704F#AA6E4B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Autumn Umber is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Burnt Almond DE5258ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Brown Eyes DE5265ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Outlawed Orange DET465ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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