Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Tiki Torch M180-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Spanish Peanut (DE5180), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Spanish Peanut is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Spanish Peanut really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 24Behr is 25
- Hex
- #C57556#CC6F50 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. 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: Spanish Peanut reads slightly lighter than Tiki Torch 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 Spanish Peanut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Citrus Notes DET449ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Clay Pot DE5174ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- OK Coral DET436ΔE 4.23 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.