Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Venetian Gold 370D-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Pirate's Gold (DEA168), at ΔE 0.80 — indistinguishable.
Pirate's Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.80 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 Pirate's Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.80indistinguishable
- LRV
- 28Behr is 30
- Hex
- #B08F42#B39142 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Pirate's Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brown Rum DE5439ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Antique Honey DE6167ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Peanut Brittle DE5447ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Venetian Gold 370D-7 matched across all 13 brands →