Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Strawberry Freeze 680B-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Deep Carnation (DE5011), at ΔE 1.77 — near-exact.
Deep Carnation is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.77 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 Deep Carnation really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.77near-exact
- LRV
- 26Behr is 28
- Hex
- #C973A2#C677A8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Deep Carnation is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peruvian Lily DE5004ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Victorian Violet DE6005ΔE 4.81 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- First Plum DE5018ΔE 5.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
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