Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sturdy Brown MQ2-48
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Afternoon Tea Service (DEBN40), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Afternoon Tea Service is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Afternoon Tea Service really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 27Behr is 25
- Hex
- #A28B74#9B856F in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Afternoon Tea Service is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whole Wheat DE6124ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Vintage Finds DEBN35ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Teddy Bear DE6131ΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.