Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Soft Wheat BXC-40
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Terracotta Sand (DE6136), at ΔE 1.02 — near-exact.
Terracotta Sand is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.02 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 Terracotta Sand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.02near-exact
- LRV
- 49Behr is 53
- Hex
- #D6BA9B#D9BD9C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Terracotta Sand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Golden Gate DEC739ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Slopes DEC721ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Almond Latte DE6143ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.