Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr So Merlot PPU1-15
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is In A Maroon Mood (DEFD06), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
In A Maroon Mood is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.35 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 In A Maroon Mood really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 12Behr is 12
- Hex
- #875659#84525A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if In A Maroon Mood is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mahogany Cherry DE5020ΔE 3.96 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- I Cut the Cherry Tree DESS04ΔE 4.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Red Maple Leaf DET443ΔE 4.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.