Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Toucan P230-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Yams (DE5200), at ΔE 0.96 — indistinguishable.
Yams is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.96 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 Yams really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.96indistinguishable
- LRV
- 37Behr is 41
- Hex
- #EB9552#F09650 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Yams is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bittersweet DET462ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Tangerine Tango DE5194ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Pumpkin Pie DE5228ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.