Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Solid Gold M280-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Wildflower Honey (DET486), at ΔE 1.61 — near-exact.
Wildflower Honey is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.61 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 Wildflower Honey really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.61near-exact
- LRV
- 35Behr is 37
- Hex
- #C69C5D#C99B5F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Wildflower Honey is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honey Beehive DET475ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Root Beer Float DE5326ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Gingerbread House DE5334ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.