Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Velvet Leaf 450D-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Rolling Hills (DE5606), at ΔE 1.85 — near-exact.
Rolling Hills is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.85 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 Rolling Hills really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.85near-exact
- LRV
- 43Behr is 47
- Hex
- #9ABF8D#96C193 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Rolling Hills is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Forest Frolic DE5669ΔE 3.50 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Potted Plant DE5626ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Praying Mantis DE5591ΔE 4.15 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.