Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Translucent Silk MQ3-36
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Shady (DEC774), at ΔE 1.98 — near-exact.
Shady is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.98 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 Shady really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.98near-exact
- LRV
- 63Behr is 69
- Hex
- #DBD6CB#E1D8CC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Shady is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stucco Tan DE6205ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Fine Grain DE6213ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
- Crisp Muslin DE6212ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Translucent Silk MQ3-36 matched across all 13 brands →