Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sunset Strip 210B-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is October Haze (DE5171), at ΔE 1.20 — near-exact.
October Haze is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.20 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 October Haze really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.20near-exact
- LRV
- 48Behr is 52
- Hex
- #F8AC8C#FAAC8F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if October Haze is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Discreet Orange DE5143ΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Aloha Sunset DE5178ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Dreamsicle DE5158ΔE 4.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.