Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Understated BNC-02
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Go Quietly (DEBN29), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Go Quietly is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Go Quietly really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 59Behr is 59
- Hex
- #D2CABC#D4C9BB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Go Quietly is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fine Grain DE6213ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Desert Suede DE6206ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Dry Creek DE6122ΔE 2.55 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.