Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sweet Nectar 190C-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Rustique (DE5149), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Rustique is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.55 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 Rustique really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 55Behr is 60
- Hex
- #F5BFB2#FABDAF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Rustique is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peach Fuzz DE5142ΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Cherry Chip DE5136ΔE 3.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Mesa Rose DE5114ΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.