Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Welded Iron HDC-AC-17A
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Boat Anchor (DE6377), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Boat Anchor is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 Boat Anchor really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 14Behr is 16
- Hex
- #6C6B6A#6F6F6D in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Boat Anchor is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Iron-ic DET611ΔE 2.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Dark Gray DEGR60ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Bank Vault DE6383ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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