Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sweet Chrysanthemum HDC-MD-10A
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Heirloom Rose (DE5032), at ΔE 2.31 — very close.
Heirloom Rose is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.31 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 Heirloom Rose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.31very close
- LRV
- 30Behr is 35
- Hex
- #D182A0#DD84A3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Heirloom Rose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Real Raspberry DE5039ΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Carnation DE5046ΔE 4.02 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Rock 'n' Rose DE5060ΔE 5.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Chrysanthemum HDC-MD-10A matched across all 13 brands →