Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Wild Rice 780D-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Chiaroscuro (DEBN78), at ΔE 1.59 — near-exact.
Chiaroscuro is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.59 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 Chiaroscuro really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.59near-exact
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #5B584E#5E5A4D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Chiaroscuro is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Prune the Tree DEBN77ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Downing to Earth DET634ΔE 3.50 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Franciscan Walnut DESS48ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.