Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Tree Hugger S340-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Verdant Views (DET508), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Verdant Views is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.25 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 Verdant Views really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 17Behr is 18
- Hex
- #75794A#79774A 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: Verdant Views reads slightly lighter than Tree Hugger 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 Verdant Views is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tara's Drapes DE5566ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Bonsai DE5538ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Peppered Moss DEA169ΔE 3.57 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.