Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Treemoss QE-32
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Raw Cacao Bean (DEBN42), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Raw Cacao Bean is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Raw Cacao Bean really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 11Behr is 10
- Hex
- #655A4C#615746 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Raw Cacao Bean is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Downing to Earth DET634ΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Roam Wild DEBN61ΔE 4.08 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Chiaroscuro DEBN78ΔE 4.44 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.