Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Stone Walls PPU8-19
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is River Birch (DEGR36), at ΔE 1.01 — near-exact.
River Birch is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.01 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 River Birch really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.01near-exact
- LRV
- 38Behr is 39
- Hex
- #ADA791#AFA791 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if River Birch is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Macramé Knot DEBN63ΔE 1.32 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Shaggy Barked DEC771ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Twisted Sisal Rope DEBN68ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.