Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Subdued Hue 120E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Wispy Mauve (DE6045), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
Wispy Mauve is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 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 Wispy Mauve really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 42Behr is 46
- Hex
- #C6AEAA#C6B1AD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Wispy Mauve is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dusty Trail DE6052ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Young Fawn DE6038ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Wafting Gray DE6031ΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.