Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Thai Ice Tea MQ4-36
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Western Sunrise (DET469), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Western Sunrise is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Western Sunrise really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 41Behr is 45
- Hex
- #DAA36F#E0A878 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Western Sunrise is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yucatan DE5269ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Soft Leather DE5256ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Rusty Orange DE5248ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.