Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Strawberry Daiquiri S-G-120
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Charleston Cherry (DET411), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Charleston Cherry is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.55 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Charleston Cherry really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 11Behr is 12
- Hex
- #9F414B#A23D50 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Charleston Cherry reads slightly lighter than Strawberry Daiquiri in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Charleston Cherry is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Merlot DE5055ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Crimson Strawberry DEA102ΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Floriography DET410ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Strawberry Daiquiri S-G-120 matched across all 13 brands →