Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Wave Of Grain S290-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Golden Oak (DESS13), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Golden Oak is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Golden Oak really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 21Behr is 21
- Hex
- #A5774D#A0764A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Golden Oak is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Whisky DET686ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Burnt Butter DET483ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Crackled Leather DET684ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Wave Of Grain S290-7 matched across all 13 brands →