Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Spinach Dip M340-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Topiary (DE5544), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Topiary is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Topiary really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 26Behr is 29
- Hex
- #8E9655#949758 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Topiary is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gothic Revival Green DET507ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Military Green DE5530ΔE 3.48 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Crocodile Smile DE5565ΔE 3.69 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.