Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sunflower Seed P270-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Midday Sun (DE5289), at ΔE 1.00 — near-exact.
Midday Sun is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.00 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 Midday Sun really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.00near-exact
- LRV
- 73Behr is 80
- Hex
- #FFE1A3#FFE3A9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Midday Sun is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Clay Dust DE5373ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 11.0 points lower.
- Organza DE5220ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Precious Nectar DE5317ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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