Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sweet Pastel MQ3-39
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Cashew Nut (DE5261), at ΔE 2.04 — very close.
Cashew Nut is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.04 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 Cashew Nut really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.04very close
- LRV
- 60Behr is 62
- Hex
- #EDCCB3#EDC8B1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Cashew Nut reads slightly lighter than Sweet Pastel in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Cashew Nut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Adobe South DEC709ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Gypsum Rose DET452ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Galveston Tan DE6101ΔE 2.67 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.