Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Stiletto T11-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Parisian Night (DEA184), at ΔE 1.84 — near-exact.
Parisian Night is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.84 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 Parisian Night really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.84near-exact
- LRV
- 6Behr is 6
- Hex
- #3F4855#424752 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Parisian Night is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- MacKintosh Midnight DET579ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Seared Ash DESS31ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Deep Mystery DE5923ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.