Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sugar Sweet 680A-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Sweetheart (DE5030), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.
Sweetheart is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.34 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 Sweetheart really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.34very close
- LRV
- 58Behr is 62
- Hex
- #F3C3D8#ECC4DC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Sweetheart reads slightly lighter than Sugar Sweet 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 Sweetheart is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pink Lily DE5008ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Minimal Rose DE5015ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Sweetie Pie DE6003ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.