Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sweet Spiceberry 130D-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Merlot (DE5055), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Merlot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Merlot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 13Behr is 13
- Hex
- #A44A56#A14C59 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Merlot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Charleston Cherry DET411ΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Raspberry Patch DET418ΔE 3.91 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Cherry Berry DE5034ΔE 4.26 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Spiceberry 130D-6 matched across all 13 brands →