Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Windsor 740B-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Brownstone (DEBN12), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Brownstone is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.39 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 Brownstone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 10Behr is 9
- Hex
- #63544D#63534E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Brownstone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Taupe DEBN20ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Café Noir DEBN14ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated.
- Wild Buffalo DEBN21ΔE 1.61 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.