Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Split Rail N250-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Neutral Valley (DE6119), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Neutral Valley is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Neutral Valley really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 15Behr is 17
- Hex
- #8B694D#8E6C51 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Neutral Valley is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cowboy Trails DET689ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Cedar Chest DE6112ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Wild Horses DET683ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.