Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sweet Mustard M260-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Slightly Golden (DE5299), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Slightly Golden is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Slightly Golden really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 31Behr is 35
- Hex
- #CB904E#CF934A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Slightly Golden is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Suede Vest DE5279ΔE 2.60 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Pumpkin Spice Latte DEFD23ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Gingerbread House DE5334ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Mustard M260-6 matched across all 13 brands →