Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Veiled Chameleon BIC-40
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Forest Frolic (DE5669), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Forest Frolic is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Forest Frolic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 40Behr is 40
- Hex
- #88BB95#80B690 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Forest Frolic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Verde DE5627ΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Morris Artichoke DET530ΔE 3.77 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Mid-century Gem DET535ΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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