Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr String Cheese M260-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Lily (DEW327), at ΔE 0.45 — indistinguishable.
Lily is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.45 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 Lily really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.45indistinguishable
- LRV
- 81Behr is 88
- Hex
- #FAF0DB#FBF1DD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Lily is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soft Ivory DE6155ΔE 0.79 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Damask DEW319ΔE 0.79 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Home Plate DE6183ΔE 0.81 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr String Cheese M260-1 matched across all 13 brands →