Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Soft Bronze HDC-NT-28
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Teddy Bear (DE6131), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Teddy Bear is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.11 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 Teddy Bear really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 23Behr is 26
- Hex
- #9D8164#A18666 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Teddy Bear is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rocky Ridge DE6145ΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Sugar Shack DEBN51ΔE 2.40 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Mesa Tan DEC718ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Soft Bronze HDC-NT-28 matched across all 13 brands →