Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Timber Brown N140-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Black Russian (DE6391), at ΔE 1.34 — near-exact.
Black Russian is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.34 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 Black Russian really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.34near-exact
- LRV
- 9Behr is 10
- Hex
- #5C5451#605652 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Black Russian is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Taupe DEBN20ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Antique Bronze DEB002ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Weathered Brown DEC756ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.