Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Toasty Gray N320-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Petrichor (DEGR29), at ΔE 0.65 — indistinguishable.
Petrichor is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.65 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 Petrichor really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.65indistinguishable
- LRV
- 59Behr is 61
- Hex
- #CFCABF#D1CCC0 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Petrichor is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bone Dry DEGR22ΔE 0.98 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Muslin DE6227ΔE 1.09 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Subtlety is Best DEGR06ΔE 1.30 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.