Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Vibrant White BWC-12
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Classic White (DEHW08), at ΔE 0.55 — indistinguishable.
Classic White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.55 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 Classic White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.55indistinguishable
- LRV
- 84Behr is 84
- Hex
- #ECEEEC#EAEDEB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Classic White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- North to Alaska DEHW06ΔE 0.73 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Be Cool DEHW09ΔE 0.99 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Sugar Swizzle DEHW07ΔE 1.04 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vibrant White BWC-12 matched across all 13 brands →