Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Valley Vineyards M310-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Bay Leaf (DEA171), at ΔE 2.74 — very close.
Bay Leaf is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.74 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 Bay Leaf really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.74very close
- LRV
- 18Behr is 19
- Hex
- #86793D#8A763D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, 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: Bay Leaf reads slightly lighter than Valley Vineyards 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 Bay Leaf is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mossy DE6189ΔE 3.72 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Peppered Moss DEA169ΔE 4.20 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Antique Penny DEA167ΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Valley Vineyards M310-7 matched across all 13 brands →