Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Torchlight 290B-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Orange Glass (DE5221), at ΔE 2.02 — very close.
Orange Glass is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.02 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 Orange Glass really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.02very close
- LRV
- 64Behr is 65
- Hex
- #FFCA7D#FFC985 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, 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: Orange Glass reads slightly lighter than Torchlight 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 Orange Glass is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Apricot Appeal DE5234ΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Arts & Crafts Gold DET477ΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 22.0 points lower.
- Just Peachy DE5284ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.