Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Wild Porcini 250E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Apache Tan (DEC746), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Apache Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Apache Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 50Behr is 55
- Hex
- #D5BFA5#D6C0AA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Apache Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sahara DEC747ΔE 1.87 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Cliff's View DEC720ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Rustic Taupe DE6129ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.