Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr White Oak HDC-NT-02
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Grain Mill (DET665), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Grain Mill is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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 Grain Mill really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 53Behr is 56
- Hex
- #D8C095#D6C49A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Grain Mill is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Light Aspiration DE6185ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Prairie Land DET489ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Bungalow Taupe DE6172ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.