Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Smooth Coffee 740B-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Nomad (DET697), at ΔE 1.24 — near-exact.
Nomad is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.24 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 Nomad really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.24near-exact
- LRV
- 8Behr is 8
- Hex
- #5B4E4B#5D4E4C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Nomad is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Molasses DE6399ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Café Noir DEBN14ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Chocolate Brown DESS09ΔE 2.43 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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