Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Willow Herb 370E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Flowering Reed (DET636), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Flowering Reed is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 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 Flowering Reed really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 68Behr is 70
- Hex
- #E1D8B8#E6DAB6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Flowering Reed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crème Fraîche DET654ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Natural Radiance DET660ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Sailcloth DE6184ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.