Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Tea Bag PPU8-09
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Stone Pedestal (DEBN56), at ΔE 1.01 — near-exact.
Stone Pedestal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.01 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 Stone Pedestal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.01near-exact
- LRV
- 49Behr is 50
- Hex
- #C6BA98#C8BC97 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Stone Pedestal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Trail Blazer DET633ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Bakelite Yellow DET657ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Bungalow Taupe DE6172ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.