Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr So Much Fawn OR-W02
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Almond (DEC753), at ΔE 0.96 — indistinguishable.
Almond is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.96 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 Almond really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.96indistinguishable
- LRV
- 69Behr is 76
- Hex
- #EDDCC8#F1E0CB in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Almond is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Winter Lite DEC768ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Celtic Linen DEC744ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Shortbread DE6134ΔE 1.55 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.