Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Vintage Mauve PPU17-11
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Antique Mauve (DE6395), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Antique Mauve is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.14 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Antique Mauve really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 42Behr is 44
- Hex
- #BBB0B1#BAAFAC in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Antique Mauve reads slightly lighter than Vintage Mauve in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Antique Mauve is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Young Fawn DE6038ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Chocolate Milk DE6059ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Smoky Mountain DE6388ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vintage Mauve PPU17-11 matched across all 13 brands →