Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Thin Mint HDC-SM14-9
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Woven Reed (DE5527), at ΔE 2.01 — very close.
Woven Reed is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.01 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Woven Reed really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.01very close
- LRV
- 65Behr is 66
- Hex
- #DDDCBF#D6D5BC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Woven Reed reads slightly lighter than Thin Mint in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Woven Reed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pine Mist DE5534ΔE 2.09 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Spooky DE6248ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Silver Fern DE5492ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Thin Mint HDC-SM14-9 matched across all 13 brands →