Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Squirrel 790D-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Steep Escarpment (DESS44), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Steep Escarpment is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.55 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 Steep Escarpment really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 27Behr is 26
- Hex
- #948E80#8F8A7D in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Steep Escarpment is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Scrublands Habitat DESS24ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Highland Country DEGR39ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Timber Wolf DEBN69ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.