Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Winsome Beige PWN-73
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Sand Dune (DE6128), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Sand Dune is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Sand Dune really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 62Behr is 64
- Hex
- #E3D2C0#E0CFC2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Sand Dune reads slightly lighter than Winsome Beige in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Sand Dune is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dry Creek DE6122ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Desert Rock DE6066ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
- Gallery Gray DE6072ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Winsome Beige PWN-73 matched across all 13 brands →