Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Valentine Heart 690B-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is First Plum (DE5018), at ΔE 3.07 — very close.
First Plum is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.07 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 First Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.07very close
- LRV
- 23Behr is 26
- Hex
- #B87592#BA789E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if First Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Carnation DE5011ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Victorian Violet DE6005ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Peruvian Lily DE5004ΔE 5.44 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Valentine Heart 690B-5 matched across all 13 brands →