Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Thanksgiving M210-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Cinnabar (DE5209), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
Cinnabar is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 Cinnabar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 22Behr is 21
- Hex
- #B9714A#B56E4A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Cinnabar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Outlawed Orange DET465ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Autumn Umber DE5216ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Burnt Almond DE5258ΔE 2.85 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.