Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sunny Gazebo PPF-12
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Winter Lite (DEC768), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Winter Lite is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Winter Lite really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 70Behr is 76
- Hex
- #EFE0C9#EDE1CC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Winter Lite is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Muscat Blanc DET676ΔE 1.34 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Cream Wave DE6198ΔE 1.40 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Champagne Bubbles DET669ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.