Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Venetian Mask PPU3-06
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Practical Tan (DE6115), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Practical Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Practical Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 58Behr is 64
- Hex
- #E1CBB6#E7CEB6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Practical Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- You're Blushing DET446ΔE 1.77 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Verona Beach DE6135ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- English Scone DE6108ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Venetian Mask PPU3-06 matched across all 13 brands →