Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sweet Petal 660C-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Soft Purple (DE5954), at ΔE 1.77 — near-exact.
Soft Purple is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.77 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 Soft Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.77near-exact
- LRV
- 48Behr is 52
- Hex
- #C8BAD4#CBBAD0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Soft Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antique Heather DE5975ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Tinted Iris DE5961ΔE 4.06 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Plum Point DE5982ΔE 4.34 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.