Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Wheat Grass PPU9-11
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Olive Hint (DE5500), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Olive Hint is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Olive Hint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 47Behr is 51
- Hex
- #C9BD88#C7C088 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Olive Hint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lime Peel DET500ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Sour Apple DE5507ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Aloe Plant DE5563ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.