Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Toasted Wheat 280E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Sandal (DEC715), at ΔE 0.48 — indistinguishable.
Sandal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.48 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 Sandal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.48indistinguishable
- LRV
- 42Behr is 45
- Hex
- #C8AE96#C9AF96 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Sandal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dover Plains DE6116ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Stonish Beige DEC716ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Rincon Cove DEC757ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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