Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sulfur Yellow P320-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Candelabra (DE5431), at ΔE 2.03 — very close.
Candelabra is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.03 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 Candelabra really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.03very close
- LRV
- 51Behr is 53
- Hex
- #E1C161#DBC058 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Candelabra reads slightly lighter than Sulfur Yellow 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 Candelabra is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yellow Brick Road DE5424ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Highlight Gold DEC731ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Gold Gleam DE5452ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sulfur Yellow P320-6 matched across all 13 brands →