Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Winter Mood 370F-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Olive Hint (DE5500), at ΔE 2.87 — very close.
Olive Hint is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.87 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 Olive Hint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.87very close
- LRV
- 47Behr is 54
- Hex
- #C9BD88#D1C295 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Olive Hint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bakelite Yellow DET657ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Light Aspiration DE6185ΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Grain Mill DET665ΔE 3.53 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.