Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Volcanic Island S-H-720
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Black Walnut (DE6063), at ΔE 3.06 — very close.
Black Walnut is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.06 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 Black Walnut really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.06very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 9
- Hex
- #5E4F46#605244 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Black Walnut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Raw Cacao Bean DEBN42ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Haberdashery DEBN43ΔE 3.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Wild Mustang DEA161ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Volcanic Island S-H-720 matched across all 13 brands →